Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint
Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 June, when about 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 70/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 58/100 |
| February | 60% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 62/100 |
| April | 69% | 71/100 |
| May | 73% | 74/100 |
| June ★ | 82% | 80/100 |
| July | 65% | 68/100 |
| August | 69% | 70/100 |
| September | 82% | 80/100 |
| October | 77% | 77/100 |
| November | 73% | 73/100 |
| December | 57% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint
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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Kaibab Lodge
33.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Fire Point — 14 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Kanab Creek Wilderness — 22.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Mooney Falls — 22.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Havasupai Point — 26.5 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Point Sublime — 31.3 km · Sky Score 68/100