Water Canyon Overlook

Sky Score 52/100≈ Bortle 3

Water Canyon Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 77/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 79% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 63/100. 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 Water Canyon Overlook

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%35/100
February47%44/100
March47%44/100
April58%51/100
May58%51/100
June71%59/100
July ★79%64/100
August78%63/100
September78%63/100
October72%60/100
November55%49/100
December34%37/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Water Canyon Overlook

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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