Fire Point
Fire Point 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 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 68/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 67%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Fire Point
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 70% | 70/100 |
| May | 74% | 74/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 79/100 |
| July | 64% | 66/100 |
| August | 67% | 69/100 |
| September | 82% | 79/100 |
| October | 77% | 76/100 |
| November | 72% | 72/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Fire Point
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
20.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Phantom Ranch Lodge and Canteen
36.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Bright Angel Lodge
38.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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El Tovar Hotel
38.5 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Kachina Lodge
38.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Thunderbird Lodge
38.5 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Maswik Lodge
38.6 km away · Grand Canyon Village · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Yavapai Lodge
39.7 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint 14 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Crystal Canyon Viewpoint 18.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Havasupai Point 18.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Point Sublime 19.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Bison Watching Spot 22.3 km · Sky Score 68/100