Fandango Wilderness Study Area
Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2
Fandango Wilderness Study Area is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 76/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Fandango Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42% | 51/100 |
| February | 57% | 62/100 |
| March | 53% | 59/100 |
| April | 66% | 68/100 |
| May | 62% | 66/100 |
| June | 75% | 76/100 |
| July | 73% | 74/100 |
| August | 77% | 77/100 |
| September ★ | 83% | 81/100 |
| October | 76% | 76/100 |
| November | 64% | 67/100 |
| December | 45% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Fandango Wilderness Study Area
No lodging within 80 km — this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Nevada
- Morey Peak Wilderness Study Area — 10.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Mountain Meadow Instant Study Area — 25.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Antelope Range Wilderness Study Area — 27.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Park Range Wilderness Study Area — 31.8 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Nevada's Geographic Center — 78.8 km · Sky Score 65/100