Powerlines Overlook
Powerlines Overlook 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 September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 74/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Powerlines Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 55/100 |
| February | 61% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 59/100 |
| April | 68% | 67/100 |
| May | 69% | 68/100 |
| June | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 72% | 71/100 |
| August | 78% | 75/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 80/100 |
| October | 79% | 76/100 |
| November | 72% | 70/100 |
| December | 55% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Powerlines Overlook
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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Alamo Inn
25.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 71/100
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Sunset View Inn
27.3 km away · Alamo · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Little A'Le'Inn
35.2 km away · Rachel · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Mount Irish Wilderness — 8.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Tikaboo Peak — 14 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Bald Mountain Gate Area 51 — 24 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Red Flag view spot — 25 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Basin and Range National Monument — 44 km · Sky Score 70/100