Mount Diablo panorama
Sky Score 54/100≈ Bortle 3
Mount Diablo panorama is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 60/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Mount Diablo panorama
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 43/100 |
| February | 63% | 51/100 |
| March | 57% | 47/100 |
| April | 69% | 54/100 |
| May | 68% | 53/100 |
| June | 78% | 59/100 |
| July | 76% | 58/100 |
| August | 80% | 61/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 64/100 |
| October | 80% | 60/100 |
| November | 70% | 55/100 |
| December | 54% | 46/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Mount Diablo panorama
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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Night Hawk Inn
1.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 73/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Brainwash Bluff panorama 17.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Cedar Gate panorama 50 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Queen City Summit panorama 72.9 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Area 51 Back Gate 82.2 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Morey Peak Wilderness Study Area 89.3 km · Sky Score 69/100