Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint 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 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 76/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 41/100 |
| February | 44% | 52/100 |
| March | 43% | 51/100 |
| April | 52% | 58/100 |
| May | 56% | 61/100 |
| June | 66% | 68/100 |
| July ★ | 83% | 81/100 |
| August | 77% | 77/100 |
| September | 76% | 76/100 |
| October | 67% | 69/100 |
| November | 46% | 54/100 |
| December | 31% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint
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 50.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Sheldon Contiguous Wilderness Study Area 54.2 km · Sky Score 59/100