Moran Point
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Moran Point is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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: 34/100. 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 Moran Point
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 55/100 |
| February | 61% | 62/100 |
| March | 58% | 61/100 |
| April | 70% | 69/100 |
| May | 75% | 73/100 |
| June ★ | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 62% | 63/100 |
| August | 66% | 66/100 |
| September | 81% | 77/100 |
| October | 77% | 74/100 |
| November | 72% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Moran Point: 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 Moran Point for each.
85/100sky darkness at this stay
#2The Grand Hotel
8.6Very well rated(4,980 reviews)
The Grand Hotel offers elegant 5-star accommodations near Grand Canyon National Park with family rooms, modern amenities, and an outdoor seating area ideal for evening relaxation. Guests can enjoy a full range of facilities including an indoor pool, fitness center, on-site dining, and a tour desk to arrange stargazing and nature excursions.
- Sky darkness
- 69/100
- To Moran Point
- 18.6 km
- Location
- Grand Canyon
#3Red Feather Lodge
8.9Very well rated(577 reviews)
Just one mile south of Grand Canyon National Park, Red Feather Lodge offers spacious guestrooms with cable TV and free high-speed internet, plus an outdoor heated pool and on-site restaurant. The convenient location makes this family-friendly hotel an ideal base for stargazing adventures near one of the world's most spectacular natural landscapes.
- Sky darkness
- 69/100
- To Moran Point
- 18.6 km
- Location
- Tusayan
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Red Feather Lodge
Darkness: 69/100 · 18.7 km from Moran Point · Tusayan
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon
Darkness: 69/100 · 18.7 km from Moran Point · Grand Canyon Village
Check availability →Seven Mile Lodge
Darkness: 69/100 · 8.9 Very well rated (577 reviews) · 18.7 km from Moran Point · Grand Canyon
Check availability →Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel
Darkness: 69/100 · 8.1 Very well rated (315 reviews) · 18.7 km from Moran Point · Tusayan
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The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort
Darkness: 69/100 · 18.8 km from Moran Point · Grand Canyon
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Live prices around Tusayan
Tusayan is the closest base to Moran Point 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
- Grandview Point 5.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Navajo Point 8.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Walhalla Overlook 14.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Phantom Overlook 18.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Point Sublime 36.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).