Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint
Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 70/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 58/100 |
| February | 60% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 62/100 |
| April | 69% | 71/100 |
| May | 73% | 74/100 |
| June ★ | 82% | 80/100 |
| July | 65% | 68/100 |
| August | 69% | 70/100 |
| September | 82% | 80/100 |
| October | 77% | 77/100 |
| November | 73% | 73/100 |
| December | 57% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint
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
33.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Fire Point 14 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Kanab Creek Wilderness 22.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Mooney Falls 22.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Havasupai Point 26.5 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Point Sublime 31.3 km · Sky Score 68/100