Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness
2 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 84% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 38/100. 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 Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 63/100 |
| February | 68% | 67/100 |
| March | 65% | 66/100 |
| April | 77% | 74/100 |
| May | 82% | 78/100 |
| June ★ | 84% | 79/100 |
| July | 62% | 64/100 |
| August | 70% | 69/100 |
| September | 82% | 78/100 |
| October | 82% | 78/100 |
| November | 76% | 73/100 |
| December | 63% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness: 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 Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness for each.
72/100sky darkness at this stay
72/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around La Paz County
La Paz County is the closest base to Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness 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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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Harquahala Mountains Wilderness 25.1 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Rawhide Mountains Wilderness 27.4 km · Sky Score 72/100
- Harquahala Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern 27.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Tres Alamos Wilderness 34 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Swansea Wilderness 45.1 km · Sky Score 70/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).