Navajo Point

Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2

Navajo 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 September, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 65/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 65%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Navajo Point

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January52%56/100
February62%63/100
March60%62/100
April71%70/100
May74%72/100
June80%76/100
July61%63/100
August65%66/100
September ★81%77/100
October77%74/100
November73%71/100
December59%61/100

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

Where to stay near Navajo 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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