Queen City Summit panorama
Queen City Summit panorama 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 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 78/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Queen City Summit panorama
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 55/100 |
| February | 61% | 64/100 |
| March | 56% | 60/100 |
| April | 68% | 69/100 |
| May | 68% | 69/100 |
| June | 79% | 77/100 |
| July | 74% | 74/100 |
| August | 80% | 78/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 82/100 |
| October | 80% | 78/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 54% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Queen City Summit panorama
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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Little A'Le'Inn
20.8 km away · Rachel · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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- Red Flag view spot 31.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
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