Bald Mountain Gate Area 51
Bald Mountain Gate Area 51 is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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: 76/100. 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 Bald Mountain Gate Area 51
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 56/100 |
| February | 62% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 68% | 69/100 |
| May | 69% | 69/100 |
| June | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 73% | 72/100 |
| August | 79% | 76/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 82/100 |
| October | 80% | 77/100 |
| November | 72% | 71/100 |
| December | 55% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bald Mountain Gate Area 51
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
17.8 km away · Rachel · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Red Flag view spot 9 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Area 51 Back Gate 21.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Powerlines Overlook 24 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Irish Wilderness 26.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Tikaboo Peak 33.7 km · Sky Score 69/100