Hohokam Pima National Monument
Sky Score 37/100≈ Bortle 5
Hohokam Pima National Monument is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 49/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically May, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 60%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Hohokam Pima National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 33/100 |
| February | 68% | 36/100 |
| March | 66% | 36/100 |
| April | 78% | 40/100 |
| May ★ | 83% | 42/100 |
| June | 81% | 41/100 |
| July | 52% | 30/100 |
| August | 60% | 33/100 |
| September | 76% | 40/100 |
| October | 83% | 42/100 |
| November | 73% | 38/100 |
| December | 63% | 35/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Hohokam Pima National Monument
No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Arizona
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 41.2 km · Sky Score 41/100
- Sonoran Desert National Monument 47.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Ironwood Forest National Monument 90.1 km · Sky Score 56/100
- Tonto National Monument 90.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Salome Wilderness 106.7 km · Sky Score 67/100