Water Canyon Overlook

Sky Score 52/100≈ Bortle 3

Water Canyon Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 77/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 79% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 63/100. 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 Water Canyon Overlook

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%35/100
February47%44/100
March47%44/100
April58%51/100
May58%51/100
June71%59/100
July ★79%64/100
August78%63/100
September78%63/100
October72%60/100
November55%49/100
December34%37/100

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

Where to stay near Water Canyon 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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