Lake Mead Viewpoint

Sky Score 59/100≈ Bortle 3

Lake Mead Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 76/100 (≈ 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: 61/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Lake Mead Viewpoint

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January56%49/100
February66%56/100
March61%52/100
April71%58/100
May77%62/100
June84%66/100
July72%59/100
August76%61/100
September ★85%67/100
October81%65/100
November76%61/100
December60%52/100

Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Lake Mead Viewpoint

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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