Grand Falls view
Grand Falls view is a scenic viewpoint 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 September, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 63/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Grand Falls view
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 57% | 58/100 |
| February | 65% | 64/100 |
| March | 63% | 63/100 |
| April | 72% | 69/100 |
| May | 76% | 72/100 |
| June | 80% | 74/100 |
| July | 59% | 60/100 |
| August | 64% | 63/100 |
| September ★ | 81% | 75/100 |
| October | 77% | 73/100 |
| November | 74% | 70/100 |
| December | 62% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Grand Falls view
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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Twin Arrows Casino Resort
29.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Horseman Lodge
36.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Strawberry Crater Wilderness — 20.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Wupatki National Monument Boundary — 23.9 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument — 28.8 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Walnut Canyon National Monument — 38.3 km · Sky Score 54/100
- Kendrick Mountain Wilderness — 60 km · Sky Score 65/100