Tikaboo Peak
Tikaboo Peak 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 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tikaboo Peak
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 56/100 |
| February | 62% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 68% | 68/100 |
| May | 70% | 69/100 |
| June | 81% | 77/100 |
| July | 71% | 70/100 |
| August | 77% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 80/100 |
| October | 79% | 76/100 |
| November | 73% | 71/100 |
| December | 55% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tikaboo Peak
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
17.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 71/100
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Sunset View Inn
18.6 km away · Alamo · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Powerlines Overlook — 14 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Irish Wilderness — 21.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Bald Mountain Gate Area 51 — 33.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Red Flag view spot — 37.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Delamar Mountains Wilderness — 46.3 km · Sky Score 70/100