Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District

Sky Score 48/100≈ Bortle 4

Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 May, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 40/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 53%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January63%45/100
February66%47/100
March67%47/100
April79%53/100
May ★85%56/100
June78%53/100
July46%36/100
August53%40/100
September74%51/100
October81%54/100
November70%49/100
December63%45/100

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

Where to stay near Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District

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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