Hohokam Pima National Monument
Sky Score 37/100≈ Bortle 5
Hohokam Pima National Monument is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 49/100 (≈ Bortle 5) — a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically May, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 60%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Hohokam Pima National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 33/100 |
| February | 68% | 36/100 |
| March | 66% | 36/100 |
| April | 78% | 40/100 |
| May ★ | 83% | 42/100 |
| June | 81% | 41/100 |
| July | 52% | 30/100 |
| August | 60% | 33/100 |
| September | 76% | 40/100 |
| October | 83% | 42/100 |
| November | 73% | 38/100 |
| December | 63% | 35/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Hohokam Pima National Monument
No lodging within 80 km — this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Arizona
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument — 41.2 km · Sky Score 41/100
- Sonoran Desert National Monument — 47.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Ironwood Forest National Monument — 90.1 km · Sky Score 56/100
- Tonto National Monument — 90.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Salome Wilderness — 106.7 km · Sky Score 67/100