Havasupai Point
Havasupai Point is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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: 67/100. 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 Havasupai Point
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 70% | 70/100 |
| May | 74% | 73/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 78/100 |
| July | 64% | 65/100 |
| August | 67% | 68/100 |
| September | 82% | 78/100 |
| October | 77% | 75/100 |
| November | 72% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Havasupai 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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Maswik Lodge
23.7 km away · Grand Canyon Village · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Bright Angel Lodge
23.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Kachina Lodge
23.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Thunderbird Lodge
23.8 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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El Tovar Hotel
23.9 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Phantom Ranch Lodge and Canteen
24.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Yavapai Lodge
25.4 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
31 km away · Tusayan · darkness at hotel: 69/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Point Sublime 8.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Crystal Canyon Viewpoint 15.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Fire Point 18.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Phantom Overlook 24.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Bison Watching Spot 25.9 km · Sky Score 68/100