Gold Butte National Monument

Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2

Gold Butte National Monument is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Gold Butte National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January54%56/100
February64%62/100
March58%58/100
April70%67/100
May74%70/100
June83%76/100
July71%67/100
August74%70/100
September ★85%77/100
October80%74/100
November74%70/100
December57%58/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Gold Butte National Monument

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.

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