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Bortle 2 ★ IDA International Dark Sky Park 📍 Arizona, United States

Grand Canyon National Park

36.0544000° N, -112.1401000° E • Elevation: 2130m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

World-famous geological wonder with stunning canyon-rim night sky panoramas along Desert View and Mather Point.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 2130 m
Latitude 36.054°
Longitude -112.14°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Thu, Oct 15
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:52
Sunrise: 06:35
Optimal Sky
Fri, Oct 16
0%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:51
Sunrise: 06:36
Optimal Sky
Sat, Oct 17
40%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:49
Sunrise: 06:37
Fair Sky
Sun, Oct 18
65%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:48
Sunrise: 06:38
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 2: Truly dark site with negligible glow.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 7.1 – 7.5 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Brilliant with complex structures
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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