Galiuro Wilderness
Galiuro Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 84% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 53%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Galiuro Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 61/100 |
| February | 66% | 65/100 |
| March | 66% | 65/100 |
| April | 78% | 73/100 |
| May ★ | 84% | 77/100 |
| June | 76% | 72/100 |
| July | 47% | 51/100 |
| August | 53% | 56/100 |
| September | 74% | 70/100 |
| October | 81% | 75/100 |
| November | 69% | 67/100 |
| December | 62% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Galiuro Wilderness
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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7 SKY Motel
27.9 km away · San Manuel · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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7 SKY Motel
27.9 km away · San Manuel · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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The Lodge
33.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 74/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness — 37.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Santa Teresa Wilderness — 38.1 km · Sky Score 66/100
- North Santa Teresa Wilderness — 41.2 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District — 52.6 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Fishhooks Wilderness — 78.6 km · Sky Score 66/100