Moran Point

Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2

Moran Point 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: 66/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Moran Point

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January51%55/100
February61%62/100
March58%61/100
April70%69/100
May75%73/100
June ★80%77/100
July62%63/100
August66%66/100
September81%77/100
October77%74/100
November72%71/100
December57%60/100

Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Moran Point

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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