Goshute Canyon Wilderness
Sky Score 63/100≈ Bortle 2
Goshute Canyon Wilderness 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 74/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Goshute Canyon Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | 44/100 |
| February | 49% | 56/100 |
| March | 47% | 54/100 |
| April | 61% | 65/100 |
| May | 56% | 61/100 |
| June | 70% | 71/100 |
| July | 70% | 71/100 |
| August | 74% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 78/100 |
| October | 70% | 72/100 |
| November | 59% | 63/100 |
| December | 39% | 48/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Goshute Canyon Wilderness
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
- Becky Peak Wilderness — 21.7 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Government Peak Wilderness — 82.3 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mount Moriah Wilderness — 99.6 km · Sky Score 65/100
- White Pine Range Wilderness — 120 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mather Overlook — 123.6 km · Sky Score 65/100