Fire Canyon Overlook
Fire Canyon Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 81/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 64/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Fire Canyon Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 51/100 |
| February | 64% | 57/100 |
| March | 58% | 54/100 |
| April | 70% | 61/100 |
| May | 74% | 64/100 |
| June | 83% | 70/100 |
| July | 70% | 62/100 |
| August | 74% | 64/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 71/100 |
| October | 80% | 68/100 |
| November | 74% | 64/100 |
| December | 57% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Fire Canyon Overlook
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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Plaza Motel
10.9 km away · Overton · darkness at hotel: 60/100
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North Shore Inn at Lake Mead
11.6 km away · Overton · darkness at hotel: 62/100
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Echo Bay Resort
18.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Moapa Hotel
24.1 km away · Moapa · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs — 5.4 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Gold Butte National Monument — 28.4 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Whitney Pocket Overlook — 32.2 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Jumbo Springs Wilderness — 43 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Meadow Valley Range Wilderness — 69 km · Sky Score 69/100