Fire Point

Sky Score 69/100≈ Bortle 2

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Fire Point is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically June, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 35/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 82%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Fire Point

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January51%56/100
February60%63/100
March57%61/100
April70%70/100
May74%74/100
June ★81%79/100
July64%66/100
August67%69/100
September82%79/100
October77%76/100
November72%72/100
December57%61/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Fire Point: sleep under a dark sky

We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Fire Point for each.

93/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Kaibab Lodge

Sky darkness
93/100
To Fire Point
20.9 km
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90/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Phantom Ranch Lodge and Canteen

Sky darkness
90/100
To Fire Point
36.4 km
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Maswik Lodge#3

Maswik Lodge

8.6Very well rated(136 reviews)

Maswik Lodge sits within Grand Canyon Village, just steps from the South Rim with easy access to hiking trails, Hopi House, and Kolb Studio. The lodge offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, a family-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine, and outdoor spaces including a fireplace and seating area.

Sky darkness
85/100
To Fire Point
38.6 km
Location
Grand Canyon Village
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Live prices around Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon is the closest base to Fire Point with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.

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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).