Falls Creek Falls
Falls Creek Falls is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 75/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Falls Creek Falls
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33% | 42/100 |
| February | 46% | 52/100 |
| March | 47% | 53/100 |
| April | 56% | 59/100 |
| May | 58% | 60/100 |
| June | 70% | 69/100 |
| July ★ | 81% | 77/100 |
| August | 79% | 76/100 |
| September | 77% | 74/100 |
| October | 70% | 69/100 |
| November | 54% | 57/100 |
| December | 35% | 43/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Falls Creek Falls
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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Diamond A Motel
55.3 km away · McDermitt · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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McDermitt Motel
55.4 km away · McDermitt · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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White Horse Inn;White Horse Inn & Bar
55.5 km away · McDermitt · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Winnemucca
57.3 km away · Winnemucca · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Candlewood Suites
57.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 50/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- North Jackson Mountains Wilderness 63.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Water Canyon Overlook 67.3 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Disaster Peak Wilderness Study Area 69 km · Sky Score 60/100
- South Jackson Mountains Wilderness 76.3 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Pine Forest Range Wilderness 84.5 km · Sky Score 62/100