Sheldon Contiguous Wilderness Study Area
Sky Score 59/100≈ Bortle 2
Sheldon Contiguous Wilderness Study Area 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 85% 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 Sheldon Contiguous Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24% | 37/100 |
| February | 41% | 49/100 |
| March | 40% | 49/100 |
| April | 51% | 57/100 |
| May | 56% | 61/100 |
| June | 67% | 69/100 |
| July ★ | 85% | 83/100 |
| August | 78% | 78/100 |
| September | 75% | 75/100 |
| October | 65% | 68/100 |
| November | 41% | 49/100 |
| December | 26% | 38/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Sheldon Contiguous Wilderness Study Area
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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- High Rock Canyon Wilderness 62.8 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Instant Study Area 70.9 km · Sky Score 62/100