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

Wed, Nov 4

Avg Night Cloud

Sunset: 16:48

Sunrise: 06:05

Optimal Sky

Thu, Nov 5

38%

Avg Night Cloud

Sunset: 16:47

Sunrise: 06:06

Fair Sky

Fri, Nov 6

44%

Avg Night Cloud

Sunset: 16:46

Sunrise: 06:07

Fair Sky

Sat, Nov 7

Avg Night Cloud

Sunset: 16:45

Sunrise: 06:08

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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