Saddle Mountain Wilderness
Saddle Mountain Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 65%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Saddle Mountain Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 57/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 69% | 70/100 |
| May | 72% | 72/100 |
| June ★ | 79% | 78/100 |
| July | 61% | 64/100 |
| August | 65% | 67/100 |
| September | 80% | 78/100 |
| October | 76% | 75/100 |
| November | 72% | 72/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Saddle Mountain Wilderness
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
13.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Phantom Ranch Lodge and Canteen
36 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Jacob Lake Inn
38.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- East Rim Viewpoint 9.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Point Imperial 15.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Bison Watching Spot 15.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Vista Encantada 20.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Coconino Overlook 23.3 km · Sky Score 68/100