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Harmony Borax Works Stargazing Area

A ranger-suggested Death Valley night-sky location using the lawful parking arrival rather than roadside camping.

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 20:03Astronomical dark 21:48Sunrise 05:44

97Excellent

Moon for the selected night

Waxing crescent

38% · Above horizon

38%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 10.2 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 90 km

Excellent

Humidity

16% · 41°C

Visibility 90 km

Sun, Jul 19

Checks before departure

NPS names Harmony Borax Works for stargazing and night photography. Current heat, flood, park-road, and closure evidence still controls departure.

NWS warning status not verifiedAirNow smoke status not verifiedActual road-owner status not verified

Opening window: Death Valley has no general closing time, but current site and road closures override that park-wide statement.
Reservation: No stargazing reservation or overnight parking permission is represented.
Transport: Carry water and fuel, and do not rely on mobile service. Summer night temperatures can remain dangerous.
Road and arrival: Current NPS park-road and Caltrans approach status is required.
Facilities: Parking area · Short interpretive route nearby
Protected-area rules: Camping along paved roads is prohibited. This page routes to parking and does not recommend a night hike.
Language support: Official visitor information is available in English.
Time basis: America/Los_Angeles
Forecast and viewing coordinates: 36.48003, -116.87325
Altitude: Altitude not shown until sourced

· Give your eyes about 10 minutes to adapt to the dark after arrival.
· Keep flashlights and vehicle lights low for other stargazers.
· Recheck NWS warnings, AirNow smoke, cloud, wind, heat, cold, and the managing authority immediately before departure.
· Verify the lawful arrival point, current park or operator status, actual road owner, fuel, services, and return separately from the sky score.