Pine Forest Range Wilderness
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Pine Forest Range Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 July, 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 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Pine Forest Range Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30% | 41/100 |
| February | 46% | 53/100 |
| March | 45% | 52/100 |
| April | 54% | 59/100 |
| May | 58% | 62/100 |
| June | 67% | 69/100 |
| July ★ | 81% | 80/100 |
| August | 78% | 77/100 |
| September | 76% | 76/100 |
| October | 68% | 70/100 |
| November | 50% | 56/100 |
| December | 31% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Pine Forest Range Wilderness
No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Nevada
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- North Black Rock Range Wilderness 38.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- North Jackson Mountains Wilderness 39.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Pueblo Mountains Wilderness Study Area 47.5 km · Sky Score 61/100