Mount Diablo panorama
Sky Score 54/100≈ Bortle 3
Mount Diablo panorama is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 60/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Mount Diablo panorama
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 43/100 |
| February | 63% | 51/100 |
| March | 57% | 47/100 |
| April | 69% | 54/100 |
| May | 68% | 53/100 |
| June | 78% | 59/100 |
| July | 76% | 58/100 |
| August | 80% | 61/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 64/100 |
| October | 80% | 60/100 |
| November | 70% | 55/100 |
| December | 54% | 46/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Mount Diablo panorama
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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Night Hawk Inn
1.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 73/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Brainwash Bluff panorama — 17.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Cedar Gate panorama — 50 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Queen City Summit panorama — 72.9 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Area 51 Back Gate — 82.2 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Morey Peak Wilderness Study Area — 89.3 km · Sky Score 69/100