Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
Sky Score 39/100≈ Bortle 5
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 51/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 41/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 32/100 |
| February | 64% | 36/100 |
| March | 58% | 34/100 |
| April | 70% | 39/100 |
| May | 73% | 40/100 |
| June | 82% | 43/100 |
| July | 71% | 39/100 |
| August | 76% | 41/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 45/100 |
| October | 80% | 43/100 |
| November | 74% | 41/100 |
| December | 57% | 33/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
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
- Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 43 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs 66.4 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Fire Canyon Overlook 70.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Meadow Valley Range Wilderness 90.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Lake Mead Viewpoint 90.9 km · Sky Score 59/100