Las Vegas, US Clear Sky Chart

Las Vegas, US (36.17°, -115.14°) · Updated 18:35 PDT
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Probably skip tonight
Heavy cloud expected with moderate moon interference. ISS pass at 06:13 — 30° NE.
Sunset
17:47
Sunrise
07:01
Usable Hours
0/11
Moon
78%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars58° SE
♃ Jupiter52° SE
♄ Saturn55° S
⛢ Uranus75° S
♆ Neptune53° S
Sky darkness
City sky (Bortle 8-9)
SQM 16.7, estimated from satellite night lights. A property of the place, separate from tonight’s score. How we estimate this
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Stargazing in Las Vegas, US

Las Vegas has some of the brightest urban light pollution on Earth — Bortle 9 over the Strip — but it's surrounded by spectacular dark desert. Red Rock Canyon is 30 minutes away, and Death Valley (a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park) and the Great Basin are within reach for Bortle 1–2 skies. The Mojave Desert's extreme aridity delivers over 300 clear nights a year and superb transparency. At 36.2°N, both hemispheres' highlights are accessible, and the dry air keeps seeing steady for planetary work.

Las Vegas, US Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Las Vegas?∨
Red Rock Canyon is 30 minutes west, and the Spring Mountains offer higher, darker skies. For pristine Bortle 1-2 conditions, Death Valley (a Gold-tier Dark Sky Park) and Great Basin National Park are within a few hours.
Can you stargaze in Las Vegas itself?∨
The Strip has Bortle 9 light pollution — among the brightest on Earth — so only the Moon and brightest planets show. But genuinely dark desert skies are remarkably close, sometimes just 30-45 minutes away.
When is the best time to stargaze near Las Vegas?∨
The Mojave Desert is clear for most of the year. Spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures; summer nights are hot but very clear. Winter brings crisp, transparent high-desert air.

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