Nevada's Geographic Center
Nevada's Geographic Center is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 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 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Nevada's Geographic Center
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37% | 46/100 |
| February | 52% | 58/100 |
| March | 51% | 57/100 |
| April | 63% | 65/100 |
| May | 60% | 63/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 76% | 75/100 |
| August | 79% | 77/100 |
| September ★ | 82% | 79/100 |
| October | 74% | 74/100 |
| November | 60% | 64/100 |
| December | 40% | 48/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Nevada's Geographic Center
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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Union Street Lodging
42 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Lincoln Motel
42.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Mountain Motel
42.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Pony Canyon Motel
42.2 km away · Austin · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Eureka Bed and Breakfast
60.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Antelope Range Wilderness Study Area — 57.8 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Mountain Meadow Instant Study Area — 61.4 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Park Range Wilderness Study Area — 64.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Fandango Wilderness Study Area — 78.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Morey Peak Wilderness Study Area — 85.9 km · Sky Score 69/100