Kanab Creek Wilderness
Kanab Creek Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 82% 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 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Kanab Creek Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 57/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 69% | 70/100 |
| May | 73% | 73/100 |
| June ★ | 82% | 79/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 69% | 70/100 |
| September | 82% | 79/100 |
| October | 77% | 76/100 |
| November | 73% | 73/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Kanab Creek 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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Jacob Lake Inn
33.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Grand Canyon Motel
39.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint — 22.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Fire Point — 31.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Jacob Lake Lookout Tower — 33.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Pipe Spring National Monument — 34.6 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Le Fevre Overlook — 38.2 km · Sky Score 67/100