Tikaboo Peak
Tikaboo Peak 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 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tikaboo Peak
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 56/100 |
| February | 62% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 68% | 68/100 |
| May | 70% | 69/100 |
| June | 81% | 77/100 |
| July | 71% | 70/100 |
| August | 77% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 80/100 |
| October | 79% | 76/100 |
| November | 73% | 71/100 |
| December | 55% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tikaboo Peak
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
17.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 71/100
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Sunset View Inn
18.6 km away · Alamo · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Powerlines Overlook 14 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Irish Wilderness 21.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Bald Mountain Gate Area 51 33.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Red Flag view spot 37.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Delamar Mountains Wilderness 46.3 km · Sky Score 70/100