Guano Point
Guano Point is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 83% 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 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Guano Point
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 56/100 |
| February | 63% | 63/100 |
| March | 58% | 60/100 |
| April | 70% | 68/100 |
| May | 75% | 72/100 |
| June ★ | 83% | 77/100 |
| July | 68% | 67/100 |
| August | 71% | 69/100 |
| September | 82% | 77/100 |
| October | 79% | 75/100 |
| November | 73% | 71/100 |
| December | 58% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Guano 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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Meadview Lake Motel
21.7 km away · Meadview · darkness at hotel: 82/100
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Grand Canyon Western Ranch
22.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 91/100
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Canyon's End Motel
25.1 km away · Meadview · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Grand Canyon 17.7 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument 41.4 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness 47.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area 52.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Logan Wilderness 62.7 km · Sky Score 70/100