Grand Falls view
Grand Falls view is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 63/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Grand Falls view
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 57% | 58/100 |
| February | 65% | 64/100 |
| March | 63% | 63/100 |
| April | 72% | 69/100 |
| May | 76% | 72/100 |
| June | 80% | 74/100 |
| July | 59% | 60/100 |
| August | 64% | 63/100 |
| September ★ | 81% | 75/100 |
| October | 77% | 73/100 |
| November | 74% | 70/100 |
| December | 62% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Grand Falls view
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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Twin Arrows Casino Resort
29.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Horseman Lodge
36.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Strawberry Crater Wilderness 20.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Wupatki National Monument Boundary 23.9 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument 28.8 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Walnut Canyon National Monument 38.3 km · Sky Score 54/100
- Kendrick Mountain Wilderness 60 km · Sky Score 65/100