Bison Watching Spot

Sky Score 68/100≈ Bortle 2

Bison Watching Spot is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Bison Watching Spot

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January50%56/100
February60%63/100
March57%61/100
April70%71/100
May74%73/100
June80%78/100
July62%65/100
August66%68/100
September ★81%79/100
October76%75/100
November72%72/100
December57%61/100

Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Bison Watching Spot

Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.

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