Pigeon Spring Wilderness Study Area
3 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Pigeon Spring Wilderness Study Area is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 87% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 41/100. The moon is 93% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 87%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Pigeon Spring Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 56/100 |
| February | 66% | 67/100 |
| March | 59% | 62/100 |
| April | 69% | 70/100 |
| May | 69% | 70/100 |
| June | 77% | 76/100 |
| July | 79% | 78/100 |
| August | 81% | 79/100 |
| September ★ | 87% | 83/100 |
| October | 81% | 79/100 |
| November | 72% | 72/100 |
| December | 53% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Pigeon Spring Wilderness Study Area: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Pigeon Spring Wilderness Study Area for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysShady Lady Bed and Breakfast
8.1Very well rated(74 reviews)
Shady Lady Bed and Breakfast offers comfortable family rooms with garden or mountain views, air-conditioning, and free WiFi, each with a private bathroom and dining area. Guests can unwind by the swimming pool and sun terrace overlooking the lush garden, or enjoy the outdoor fireplace, hot tub, and on-site dining options.
- Sky darkness
- 90/100
- To the spot
- 62.8 km
72/100sky darkness at this stay
72/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Goldfield
Goldfield is the closest base to Pigeon Spring Wilderness Study Area with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Queer Mountain Wilderness Study Area 41.4 km · Sky Score 73/100
- Grapevine Mountains Wilderness Study Area 56.6 km · Sky Score 72/100
- Death Valley National Park 112.3 km · Sky Score 73/100
- Queen City Summit panorama 160.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Area 51 Back Gate 161.1 km · Sky Score 66/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).