Moran Point

Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2

Moran Point 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 80% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 66/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Moran Point

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January51%55/100
February61%62/100
March58%61/100
April70%69/100
May75%73/100
June ★80%77/100
July62%63/100
August66%66/100
September81%77/100
October77%74/100
November72%71/100
December57%60/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Moran Point

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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