Black Rock Desert Wilderness
Black Rock Desert Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 July, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 78/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Black Rock Desert Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 35% | 45/100 |
| February | 49% | 55/100 |
| March | 48% | 55/100 |
| April | 57% | 61/100 |
| May | 61% | 64/100 |
| June | 71% | 72/100 |
| July ★ | 83% | 80/100 |
| August | 80% | 78/100 |
| September | 78% | 77/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 55% | 60/100 |
| December | 39% | 48/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Black Rock Desert 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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Bruno's Motel
77.2 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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The Oasis
77.5 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- South Jackson Mountains Wilderness 15.5 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Pahute Peak Wilderness 25.4 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area 27.1 km · Sky Score 63/100
- North Jackson Mountains Wilderness 30.4 km · Sky Score 64/100
- North Black Rock Range Wilderness 38.2 km · Sky Score 62/100