Fandango Wilderness Study Area
Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2
Fandango Wilderness Study Area 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 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 76/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Fandango Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42% | 51/100 |
| February | 57% | 62/100 |
| March | 53% | 59/100 |
| April | 66% | 68/100 |
| May | 62% | 66/100 |
| June | 75% | 76/100 |
| July | 73% | 74/100 |
| August | 77% | 77/100 |
| September ★ | 83% | 81/100 |
| October | 76% | 76/100 |
| November | 64% | 67/100 |
| December | 45% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Fandango Wilderness Study Area
No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Nevada
- Morey Peak Wilderness Study Area 10.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Mountain Meadow Instant Study Area 25.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Antelope Range Wilderness Study Area 27.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Park Range Wilderness Study Area 31.8 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Nevada's Geographic Center 78.8 km · Sky Score 65/100