Mount Grafton Wilderness
Mount Grafton Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 82% 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 76%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Mount Grafton Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45% | 52/100 |
| February | 56% | 60/100 |
| March | 52% | 57/100 |
| April | 63% | 66/100 |
| May | 62% | 65/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 71% | 71/100 |
| August | 76% | 75/100 |
| September ★ | 82% | 79/100 |
| October | 75% | 74/100 |
| November | 66% | 68/100 |
| December | 50% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Mount Grafton Wilderness
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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Ely KOA Journey
55.8 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Motel 6 Ely
59.5 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 53/100
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
59.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 53/100
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
59.5 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 53/100
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Ramada Ely
60 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Fortification Range Wilderness 29.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Far South Egans Wilderness 30.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Highland Ridge Wilderness 44.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Great Basin National Park 49.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mather Overlook 52.6 km · Sky Score 65/100