Joshua Tree National Park

33.8734000° N, -115.9010000° E • Elevation: 1000m

🌌 About This Observing Location

Iconic desert landscapes and bizarre Joshua tree silhouettes framed by brilliant night skies across Cottonwood and Pinto Basin.

Bortle Scale Class 3

Elevation 1000 m

Latitude 33.873°

Longitude -115.901°

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo

Thu, Oct 15

Avg Night Cloud

Sunset: 18:09

Sunrise: 06:48

Optimal Sky

Fri, Oct 16

23%

Avg Night Cloud

Sunset: 18:08

Sunrise: 06:49

Optimal Sky

Sat, Oct 17

87%

Avg Night Cloud

Sunset: 18:06

Sunrise: 06:50

Overcast Sky

Sun, Oct 18

Avg Night Cloud

Sunset: 18:05

Sunrise: 06:51

Optimal Sky

Class 3: Rural sky with detailed Milky Way.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 6.6 – 7.0 mag

Milky Way Visibility: Clearly visible with dark lanes

Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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