Far South Egans Wilderness
Far South Egans Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 75/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Far South Egans Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45% | 52/100 |
| February | 57% | 61/100 |
| March | 53% | 58/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 63% | 65/100 |
| June | 75% | 75/100 |
| July | 71% | 71/100 |
| August | 76% | 75/100 |
| September ★ | 82% | 79/100 |
| October | 76% | 75/100 |
| November | 67% | 68/100 |
| December | 50% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Far South Egans Wilderness
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Mother Lode Motel
72.9 km away · Pioche · darkness at hotel: 71/100
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Overland Hotel & Saloon
73.2 km away · Pioche · darkness at hotel: 71/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Mount Grafton Wilderness — 30.2 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Fortification Range Wilderness — 38.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Riordans Well Wilderness Study Area — 43.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Blue Eagle Wilderness Study Area — 47.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Red Mountain Wilderness — 57.7 km · Sky Score 65/100