Red Rock State Park

Sky Score 55/100≈ Bortle 3

Red Rock State Park is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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: 52/100. 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 Red Rock State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January55%47/100
February63%52/100
March60%50/100
April74%59/100
May79%62/100
June81%63/100
July58%49/100
August63%52/100
September79%62/100
October78%61/100
November72%57/100
December59%50/100

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

Where to stay near Red Rock State Park

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.

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