Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Sky Score 39/100≈ Bortle 5
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 51/100 (≈ Bortle 5) — a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 41/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 32/100 |
| February | 64% | 36/100 |
| March | 58% | 34/100 |
| April | 70% | 39/100 |
| May | 73% | 40/100 |
| June | 82% | 43/100 |
| July | 71% | 39/100 |
| August | 76% | 41/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 45/100 |
| October | 80% | 43/100 |
| November | 74% | 41/100 |
| December | 57% | 33/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
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
- Spring Mountains National Recreation Area — 43 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs — 66.4 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Fire Canyon Overlook — 70.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Meadow Valley Range Wilderness — 90.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Lake Mead Viewpoint — 90.9 km · Sky Score 59/100