Owyhee Canyon Wilderness Study Area
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Owyhee Canyon Wilderness Study Area is a protected area 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 July, when about 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 76/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Owyhee Canyon Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33% | 43/100 |
| February | 45% | 52/100 |
| March | 47% | 54/100 |
| April | 56% | 60/100 |
| May | 55% | 59/100 |
| June | 69% | 70/100 |
| July ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| August | 78% | 77/100 |
| September | 75% | 75/100 |
| October | 66% | 68/100 |
| November | 50% | 55/100 |
| December | 34% | 44/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Owyhee Canyon Wilderness Study Area
No lodging within 80 km — this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Nevada
- South Fork Owyhee River Wilderness Study Area — 14.4 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Rough Hills Wilderness Study Area — 85.1 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Jarbidge Wilderness — 103.3 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Falls Creek Falls — 104.2 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Disaster Peak Wilderness Study Area — 137.6 km · Sky Score 60/100