Powerlines Overlook
Powerlines Overlook 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 September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 74/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Powerlines Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 55/100 |
| February | 61% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 59/100 |
| April | 68% | 67/100 |
| May | 69% | 68/100 |
| June | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 72% | 71/100 |
| August | 78% | 75/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 80/100 |
| October | 79% | 76/100 |
| November | 72% | 70/100 |
| December | 55% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Powerlines Overlook
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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Alamo Inn
25.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 71/100
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Sunset View Inn
27.3 km away · Alamo · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Little A'Le'Inn
35.2 km away · Rachel · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Mount Irish Wilderness 8.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Tikaboo Peak 14 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Bald Mountain Gate Area 51 24 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Red Flag view spot 25 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Basin and Range National Monument 44 km · Sky Score 70/100