Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness
Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 84% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 63/100 |
| February | 68% | 67/100 |
| March | 65% | 66/100 |
| April | 77% | 74/100 |
| May | 82% | 78/100 |
| June ★ | 84% | 79/100 |
| July | 62% | 64/100 |
| August | 70% | 69/100 |
| September | 82% | 78/100 |
| October | 82% | 78/100 |
| November | 76% | 73/100 |
| December | 63% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Harcuvar Mountains 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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The Westward Motel
30.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Sheffler's Motel
30.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Harquahala Mountains Wilderness — 25.1 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Rawhide Mountains Wilderness — 27.4 km · Sky Score 72/100
- Harquahala Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern — 27.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Tres Alamos Wilderness — 34 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Arrastra Mountain Wilderness — 41 km · Sky Score 69/100