Big Rocks Wilderness
Big Rocks Wilderness is a protected area 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 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 74/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Big Rocks Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 54/100 |
| February | 60% | 62/100 |
| March | 56% | 59/100 |
| April | 67% | 67/100 |
| May | 68% | 69/100 |
| June | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 72% | 71/100 |
| August | 77% | 75/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 81/100 |
| October | 78% | 76/100 |
| November | 72% | 71/100 |
| December | 54% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Big Rocks 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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Rainbow Canyon Motel
39.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Weepah Spring Wilderness 31 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Basin and Range National Monument 36 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Mount Irish Wilderness 43.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Powerlines Overlook 49.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Millers Point 49.7 km · Sky Score 62/100