Mooney Falls
Mooney Falls 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 82% 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 68%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Mooney Falls
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 56/100 |
| February | 61% | 62/100 |
| March | 58% | 60/100 |
| April | 69% | 69/100 |
| May | 73% | 71/100 |
| June ★ | 82% | 78/100 |
| July | 65% | 66/100 |
| August | 68% | 68/100 |
| September | 82% | 78/100 |
| October | 78% | 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 Mooney Falls
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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Kaibab Lodge
54.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Maswik Lodge
55.7 km away · Grand Canyon Village · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Bright Angel Lodge
55.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Thunderbird Lodge
55.9 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Kachina Lodge
56 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint — 22.8 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Toroweap Point — 31.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Fire Point — 33.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Havasupai Point — 33.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Kanab Creek Wilderness — 38.5 km · Sky Score 69/100