Le Fevre Overlook
Le Fevre Overlook is a scenic viewpoint 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 68%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Le Fevre Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 69% | 68/100 |
| May | 72% | 71/100 |
| June ★ | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 64% | 65/100 |
| August | 68% | 68/100 |
| September | 81% | 77/100 |
| October | 77% | 74/100 |
| November | 73% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Le Fevre Overlook
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
13.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Grand Canyon Motel
27.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Quality Inn
32.7 km away · Kanab · darkness at hotel: 60/100
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Travelers Motel
33.2 km away · Kanab · darkness at hotel: 60/100
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Travelodge Kanab
33.3 km away · Kanab · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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La Quinta Inn
33.5 km away · Kanab · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Sun-n-Sand Motel
33.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Red Rock Country Inn
33.7 km away · Kanab City · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Jacob Lake Lookout Tower — 15 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Lookout Vermillion Cliffs — 20.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Cottenwood Teepees Viewpoint — 26 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Kanab Creek Wilderness — 38.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Vermilion Cliffs National Monument — 39.9 km · Sky Score 66/100