Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District
Sky Score 48/100≈ Bortle 4
Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ Bortle 4) — a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically May, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 40/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 53%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 63% | 45/100 |
| February | 66% | 47/100 |
| March | 67% | 47/100 |
| April | 79% | 53/100 |
| May ★ | 85% | 56/100 |
| June | 78% | 53/100 |
| July | 46% | 36/100 |
| August | 53% | 40/100 |
| September | 74% | 51/100 |
| October | 81% | 54/100 |
| November | 70% | 49/100 |
| December | 63% | 45/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District
No lodging within 80 km — this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Arizona
- Galiuro Wilderness — 52.7 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District — 52.7 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness — 80.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Ironwood Forest National Monument — 89.5 km · Sky Score 56/100
- Santa Teresa Wilderness — 90 km · Sky Score 66/100