Bison Watching Spot
Bison Watching Spot is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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: 67/100. 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 Bison Watching Spot
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 70% | 71/100 |
| May | 74% | 73/100 |
| June | 80% | 78/100 |
| July | 62% | 65/100 |
| August | 66% | 68/100 |
| September ★ | 81% | 79/100 |
| October | 76% | 75/100 |
| November | 72% | 72/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bison Watching Spot
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
10.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Phantom Ranch Lodge and Canteen
23.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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El Tovar Hotel
29.3 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Kachina Lodge
29.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Bright Angel Lodge
29.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Thunderbird Lodge
29.4 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Yavapai Lodge
29.6 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Maswik Lodge
29.8 km away · Grand Canyon Village · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Crystal Canyon Viewpoint 10.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- East Rim Viewpoint 10.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Coconino Overlook 12.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Point Imperial 12.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Saddle Mountain Wilderness 15.7 km · Sky Score 68/100