Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Instant Study Area
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Instant 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 July, when about 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 77/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Instant Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31% | 42/100 |
| February | 46% | 54/100 |
| March | 45% | 52/100 |
| April | 54% | 60/100 |
| May | 59% | 63/100 |
| June | 69% | 70/100 |
| July ★ | 82% | 80/100 |
| August | 78% | 78/100 |
| September | 77% | 76/100 |
| October | 70% | 71/100 |
| November | 50% | 57/100 |
| December | 32% | 43/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Instant 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
- North Black Rock Range Wilderness — 12.1 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Pine Forest Range Wilderness — 26.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 34.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Pahute Peak Wilderness — 35.4 km · Sky Score 63/100
- High Rock Lake Wilderness — 39.5 km · Sky Score 63/100