North Jackson Mountains Wilderness

Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2

North Jackson Mountains Wilderness 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: 78/100. 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 North Jackson Mountains Wilderness

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January35%45/100
February48%55/100
March48%55/100
April57%62/100
May60%64/100
June71%72/100
July ★82%80/100
August79%78/100
September78%78/100
October72%73/100
November55%60/100
December38%48/100

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

Where to stay near North Jackson Mountains Wilderness

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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