Whitney Pocket Overlook

Sky Score 66/100≈ Bortle 2

Whitney Pocket Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 86/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 68/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Whitney Pocket Overlook

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January54%54/100
February64%61/100
March58%57/100
April70%65/100
May74%68/100
June83%74/100
July71%66/100
August74%68/100
September ★85%75/100
October80%72/100
November74%68/100
December57%56/100

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

Where to stay near Whitney Pocket 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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