Worthington Mountains Wilderness
Worthington Mountains Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 78/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Worthington Mountains Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 56/100 |
| February | 61% | 65/100 |
| March | 56% | 61/100 |
| April | 67% | 69/100 |
| May | 68% | 70/100 |
| June | 79% | 78/100 |
| July | 73% | 74/100 |
| August | 79% | 78/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 83/100 |
| October | 79% | 78/100 |
| November | 71% | 72/100 |
| December | 54% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Worthington 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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Little A'Le'Inn
25.3 km away · Rachel · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Basin and Range National Monument — 27.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Queen City Summit panorama — 29.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Red Flag view spot — 32 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Quinn Canyon Wilderness — 35.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Area 51 Back Gate — 37.2 km · Sky Score 66/100