Montezuma Castle National Monument
Sky Score 52/100≈ Bortle 4
Montezuma Castle National Monument is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 June, when about 81% 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 63%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Montezuma Castle National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 44/100 |
| February | 63% | 48/100 |
| March | 60% | 47/100 |
| April | 74% | 55/100 |
| May | 79% | 57/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 58/100 |
| July | 58% | 46/100 |
| August | 63% | 48/100 |
| September | 79% | 58/100 |
| October | 78% | 57/100 |
| November | 72% | 54/100 |
| December | 59% | 46/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Montezuma Castle 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
- Wet Beaver Wilderness 19.1 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Red Rock State Park 20.4 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park 24.2 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Cedar Bench Wilderness 24.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- West Clear Creek Wilderness 25.7 km · Sky Score 65/100