Walnut Canyon National Monument
Sky Score 54/100≈ Bortle 3
Walnut Canyon National Monument 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 51/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Walnut Canyon National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 46/100 |
| February | 62% | 52/100 |
| March | 59% | 50/100 |
| April | 72% | 57/100 |
| May | 76% | 60/100 |
| June ★ | 78% | 61/100 |
| July | 56% | 48/100 |
| August | 61% | 51/100 |
| September | 78% | 61/100 |
| October | 76% | 60/100 |
| November | 71% | 57/100 |
| December | 58% | 49/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Walnut Canyon 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
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument 21.3 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Strawberry Crater Wilderness 27.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Slide Rock State Park 35.1 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Grand Falls view 38.4 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Kendrick Mountain Wilderness 42.2 km · Sky Score 65/100