Mooney Falls
Mooney Falls is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 68/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 68%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Mooney Falls
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 56/100 |
| February | 61% | 62/100 |
| March | 58% | 60/100 |
| April | 69% | 69/100 |
| May | 73% | 71/100 |
| June ★ | 82% | 78/100 |
| July | 65% | 66/100 |
| August | 68% | 68/100 |
| September | 82% | 78/100 |
| October | 78% | 75/100 |
| November | 73% | 71/100 |
| December | 58% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Mooney Falls
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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Kaibab Lodge
54.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Maswik Lodge
55.7 km away · Grand Canyon Village · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Bright Angel Lodge
55.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Thunderbird Lodge
55.9 km away · Grand Canyon · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Kachina Lodge
56 km away · darkness at hotel: 83/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Deer Creek Falls Viewpoint 22.8 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Toroweap Point 31.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Fire Point 33.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Havasupai Point 33.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Kanab Creek Wilderness 38.5 km · Sky Score 69/100