Santa Teresa Wilderness
Sky Score 66/100≈ Bortle 2
Santa Teresa Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 57/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 55%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Santa Teresa Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 61/100 |
| February | 65% | 64/100 |
| March | 66% | 65/100 |
| April | 78% | 73/100 |
| May ★ | 82% | 76/100 |
| June | 76% | 72/100 |
| July | 48% | 52/100 |
| August | 55% | 57/100 |
| September | 74% | 70/100 |
| October | 81% | 75/100 |
| November | 70% | 68/100 |
| December | 61% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Santa Teresa Wilderness
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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Lamb Hotel
33.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 78/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- North Santa Teresa Wilderness — 5.3 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness — 24.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Galiuro Wilderness — 38.1 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Fishhooks Wilderness — 41.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District — 89.8 km · Sky Score 48/100