Goshute Canyon Wilderness
Sky Score 63/100≈ Bortle 2
Goshute Canyon Wilderness 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 74/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Goshute Canyon Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | 44/100 |
| February | 49% | 56/100 |
| March | 47% | 54/100 |
| April | 61% | 65/100 |
| May | 56% | 61/100 |
| June | 70% | 71/100 |
| July | 70% | 71/100 |
| August | 74% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 78/100 |
| October | 70% | 72/100 |
| November | 59% | 63/100 |
| December | 39% | 48/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Goshute Canyon Wilderness
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
- Becky Peak Wilderness 21.7 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Government Peak Wilderness 82.3 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mount Moriah Wilderness 99.6 km · Sky Score 65/100
- White Pine Range Wilderness 120 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mather Overlook 123.6 km · Sky Score 65/100