Cathedral Vista Point

Sky Score 68/100≈ Bortle 2

Cathedral Vista Point is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 51%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Cathedral Vista Point

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January64%65/100
February66%67/100
March67%68/100
April78%75/100
May ★85%81/100
June72%71/100
July48%54/100
August51%56/100
September73%72/100
October78%76/100
November70%70/100
December64%65/100

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

Where to stay near Cathedral Vista Point

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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