Nevada's Geographic Center
Nevada's Geographic Center is a scenic viewpoint 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: 77/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Nevada's Geographic Center
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37% | 46/100 |
| February | 52% | 58/100 |
| March | 51% | 57/100 |
| April | 63% | 65/100 |
| May | 60% | 63/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 76% | 75/100 |
| August | 79% | 77/100 |
| September ★ | 82% | 79/100 |
| October | 74% | 74/100 |
| November | 60% | 64/100 |
| December | 40% | 48/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Nevada's Geographic Center
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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Union Street Lodging
42 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Lincoln Motel
42.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Mountain Motel
42.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Pony Canyon Motel
42.2 km away · Austin · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Eureka Bed and Breakfast
60.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Antelope Range Wilderness Study Area 57.8 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Mountain Meadow Instant Study Area 61.4 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Park Range Wilderness Study Area 64.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Fandango Wilderness Study Area 78.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Morey Peak Wilderness Study Area 85.9 km · Sky Score 69/100