Save Starry Skies Nevada License Plate

Save Starry Skies Nevada License Plate Celebrate Nevada's dark skies with a Save Starry Skies license plate!

Funds from this plate support the preservation of dark skies as well as astro-tourism & programs to educate the public about the historic, cultural, & scientific values of dark skies.

08/12/2026

The skies above America's public lands have a show in store today.

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across parts of the northern United States, from Alaska to North Carolina.

Find a scenic spot, look up safely, and enjoy the view with proper eye protection.

Photo of solar eclipse from 2024 by Bill Ingalls / NASA

The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks August 12-13, be sure to get out on our wild public lands to enjoy the star show!
08/03/2026

The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks August 12-13, be sure to get out on our wild public lands to enjoy the star show!

Skygazers rejoice, it's time for the Perseid meteor shower. Here are the best ways to see it in Nevada. See link below ⬇️

📸 Getty/Jerry Hamblen

06/19/2026

From tracking the seasons to “following the gourd” to freedom, knowledge of the stars was imperative for enslaved Africans. Their descendants are reclaiming those ties.

06/16/2026
Check out this article from National Geographic on the upcoming night sky events in June, including the Mars, Moon, Satu...
06/03/2026

Check out this article from National Geographic on the upcoming night sky events in June, including the Mars, Moon, Saturn alignment and the Summer Solstice!

Summer stargazing begins with some spectacular sights, including the hyped conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, which get close enough to view together via binoculars.

04/21/2026
04/18/2026

Free exhibits and hands-on activities at the Planetarium on 4/25 from 10am to 2pm! Add-on dome show tickets from 10am to 1pm are only $10! Tickets and info: www.unr.edu/planetarium

04/16/2026

International Dark Sky Week
Check out this stellar license plate that lets the world know Nevadans love their dark night skies and they’re worth protecting. The Save Starry Skies License Plate was spearheaded by Friends of Nevada Wilderness and is available at the Nevada DMV. Proceeds benefit dark sky education and outreach, astro-tourism, and more!

04/16/2026

Time to trade city lights for celestial sights: It’s ! ✨🔭

⭐ Thanks to our high elevation and low humidity, the Silver State is home to some of the world's darkest night skies. Add a Nevada stargazing trip to your 2026 travel plans. ✈️ https://bit.ly/43y7hy4

📸: Rick Pott

04/15/2026

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