Red Flag view spot
Red Flag view spot is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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: 76/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Red Flag view spot
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 56/100 |
| February | 62% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 68% | 69/100 |
| May | 69% | 69/100 |
| June | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 73% | 72/100 |
| August | 79% | 76/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 82/100 |
| October | 80% | 77/100 |
| November | 72% | 71/100 |
| December | 55% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Red Flag view spot
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
10.7 km away · Rachel · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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