Tonto National Monument
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Tonto National Monument is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 84/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically May, when about 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 57%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tonto National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 54/100 |
| February | 63% | 59/100 |
| March | 63% | 59/100 |
| April | 75% | 67/100 |
| May ★ | 80% | 71/100 |
| June | 78% | 69/100 |
| July | 51% | 51/100 |
| August | 57% | 55/100 |
| September | 74% | 66/100 |
| October | 80% | 70/100 |
| November | 71% | 64/100 |
| December | 59% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tonto National Monument
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.
Nearby spots in Arizona
- Salome Wilderness 20.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area 29.2 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Sierra Ancha Wilderness 30 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Mazatzal Wilderness 70.6 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Nelson Lake Point 78.5 km · Sky Score 66/100