Jacob Lake Lookout Tower
3 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Jacob Lake Lookout Tower is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 81%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Jacob Lake Lookout Tower
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 61/100 |
| March | 57% | 59/100 |
| April | 69% | 67/100 |
| May | 72% | 70/100 |
| June ★ | 80% | 76/100 |
| July | 64% | 64/100 |
| August | 68% | 67/100 |
| September | 81% | 76/100 |
| October | 77% | 73/100 |
| November | 73% | 70/100 |
| December | 57% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Jacob Lake Lookout Tower: 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 Jacob Lake Lookout Tower for each.
93/100sky darkness at this stay
88/100sky darkness at this stay
69/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Coconino County
Coconino County is the closest base to Jacob Lake Lookout Tower 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
- Le Fevre Overlook 15 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Vermilion Cliffs National Monument 39.6 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Fire Point 40.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Crystal Canyon Viewpoint 49.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Pipe Spring National Monument 50.2 km · Sky Score 65/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).