Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

Sky Score 70/100≈ Bortle 2

5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 82% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 39/100. The moon is 93% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 82%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January52%58/100
February62%65/100
March57%62/100
April69%71/100
May73%74/100
June ★82%80/100
July67%69/100
August70%72/100
September82%80/100
October79%78/100
November73%74/100
December57%62/100

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

Where to stay near Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument: 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 Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument for each.

91/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Grand Canyon Western Ranch

Sky darkness
91/100
To the spot
64 km
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88/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Canyon's End Motel

Sky darkness
88/100
To the spot
63.8 km
Location
Meadview
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82/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Meadview Lake Motel

Sky darkness
82/100
To the spot
59.4 km
Location
Meadview
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More stays nearby

  • Desert Palms Motel

    Darkness: 41/100 · 72.5 km from Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument · Mesquite

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  • Best Western Mesquite Inn

    Darkness: 41/100 · 72.7 km from Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument · Mesquite

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Live prices around Meadview

Meadview is the closest base to Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument 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.

Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.

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