South Jackson Mountains Wilderness

Sky Score 63/100≈ Bortle 2

South Jackson Mountains Wilderness 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 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 South Jackson Mountains Wilderness

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January35%44/100
February48%55/100
March48%54/100
April57%61/100
May60%63/100
June71%71/100
July ★82%79/100
August79%77/100
September78%77/100
October72%72/100
November55%59/100
December38%47/100

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

Where to stay near South 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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