Nevada Historical Marker #202 - Fairview
Nevada Historical Marker #202 - Fairview is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 77/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 81%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Nevada Historical Marker #202 - Fairview
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 43% | 50/100 |
| February | 57% | 60/100 |
| March | 52% | 56/100 |
| April | 63% | 64/100 |
| May | 64% | 65/100 |
| June | 75% | 73/100 |
| July | 80% | 76/100 |
| August ★ | 81% | 77/100 |
| September | 81% | 77/100 |
| October | 77% | 74/100 |
| November | 63% | 64/100 |
| December | 48% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Nevada Historical Marker #202 - Fairview
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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Middlegate Station Motel
16.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Cain Mountain Wilderness 101.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Augusta Mountains Wilderness Study Area 103.1 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Nevada's Geographic Center 136.2 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park 144 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Mount Limbo Wilderness Study Area 148.1 km · Sky Score 65/100