East Rim Viewpoint
East Rim Viewpoint 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 June, when about 79% 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 65%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at East Rim Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 57/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 69% | 70/100 |
| May | 72% | 72/100 |
| June ★ | 79% | 78/100 |
| July | 61% | 64/100 |
| August | 65% | 67/100 |
| September | 80% | 78/100 |
| 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 East Rim 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
4.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Phantom Ranch Lodge and Canteen
34.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Jacob Lake Inn
35 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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El Tovar Hotel
40 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Saddle Mountain Wilderness 9.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Bison Watching Spot 10.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Point Imperial 18.1 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Crystal Canyon Viewpoint 20.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Coconino Overlook 22.4 km · Sky Score 68/100