Wupatki National Monument Boundary
3 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Wupatki National Monument Boundary is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: 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: 33/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Wupatki National Monument Boundary
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 57/100 |
| February | 64% | 63/100 |
| March | 61% | 61/100 |
| April | 71% | 69/100 |
| May | 76% | 72/100 |
| June ★ | 79% | 74/100 |
| July | 59% | 59/100 |
| August | 63% | 63/100 |
| September | 80% | 74/100 |
| October | 77% | 72/100 |
| November | 73% | 69/100 |
| December | 60% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Wupatki National Monument Boundary: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Wupatki National Monument Boundary for each.
81/100sky darkness at this stay
67/100sky darkness at this stay
66/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Coconino County
Coconino County is the closest base to Wupatki National Monument Boundary with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument 23.6 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Walnut Canyon National Monument 43.5 km · Sky Score 54/100
- Navajo Point 65.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Moran Point 67.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Grandview Point 71.4 km · Sky Score 67/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).