Ironwood Forest National Monument
Sky Score 56/100≈ Bortle 3
Ironwood Forest National Monument is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically May, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 48/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Ironwood Forest National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 63% | 52/100 |
| February | 68% | 55/100 |
| March | 68% | 55/100 |
| April | 79% | 61/100 |
| May ★ | 85% | 65/100 |
| June | 80% | 62/100 |
| July | 48% | 43/100 |
| August | 56% | 48/100 |
| September | 76% | 60/100 |
| October | 82% | 63/100 |
| November | 72% | 57/100 |
| December | 65% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Ironwood Forest 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
- Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District 37 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 61.5 km · Sky Score 41/100
- Baboquivari Peak Wilderness 71.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District 89.3 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Hohokam Pima National Monument 90.3 km · Sky Score 37/100