Nevada Historical Marker #202 - Fairview
Nevada Historical Marker #202 - Fairview is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 81% 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 81%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Nevada Historical Marker #202 - Fairview
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 43% | 50/100 |
| February | 57% | 60/100 |
| March | 52% | 56/100 |
| April | 63% | 64/100 |
| May | 64% | 65/100 |
| June | 75% | 73/100 |
| July | 80% | 76/100 |
| August ★ | 81% | 77/100 |
| September | 81% | 77/100 |
| October | 77% | 74/100 |
| November | 63% | 64/100 |
| December | 48% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Nevada Historical Marker #202 - Fairview
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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Middlegate Station Motel
16.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Cain Mountain Wilderness — 101.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Augusta Mountains Wilderness Study Area — 103.1 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Nevada's Geographic Center — 136.2 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park — 144 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Mount Limbo Wilderness Study Area — 148.1 km · Sky Score 65/100