Guano Point
Guano Point is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 68/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Guano Point
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 56/100 |
| February | 63% | 63/100 |
| March | 58% | 60/100 |
| April | 70% | 68/100 |
| May | 75% | 72/100 |
| June ★ | 83% | 77/100 |
| July | 68% | 67/100 |
| August | 71% | 69/100 |
| September | 82% | 77/100 |
| October | 79% | 75/100 |
| November | 73% | 71/100 |
| December | 58% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Guano 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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Meadview Lake Motel
21.7 km away · Meadview · darkness at hotel: 82/100
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Grand Canyon Western Ranch
22.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 91/100
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Canyon's End Motel
25.1 km away · Meadview · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Grand Canyon — 17.7 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument — 41.4 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness — 47.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area — 52.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Logan Wilderness — 62.7 km · Sky Score 70/100