Sedona, US Stargazing Forecast

Sedona, US (34.87°, -111.76°) · Updated 11:06 UTC
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Worth a look tonight
BEST 04:00–11:00 (7h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower active.
Sunset
02:31
Sunrise
12:35
Usable Hours
7/7
Moon
100%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars20° E
♄ Saturn56° SE
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Stargazing in Sedona, US

Sedona's red rock landscape provides a dramatic backdrop for stargazing, and the town holds International Dark Sky Community status. Bortle 3–4 skies are typical on the mesa tops above town. The dry, high-altitude air (1,370m) gives excellent transparency and seeing conditions most of the year. Sedona is surrounded by dark sky in every direction — Flagstaff's dark-sky corridor to the north and the Verde Valley to the south.

Sedona, US Stargazing FAQ

Is Sedona good for stargazing?∨
Sedona holds International Dark Sky Community status, with Bortle 3-4 skies on the mesa tops above town. The dry, high-altitude air at 1,370m gives excellent transparency and seeing most of the year.
Can you see the Milky Way from Sedona?∨
Yes — Sedona's dark-sky status means the Milky Way is visible from many locations in and around town. The red rock formations provide spectacular foregrounds for astrophotography.
When is the best time to stargaze in Sedona?∨
Spring and autumn offer the best conditions — clear skies, comfortable temperatures, and the Milky Way core visible. Summer monsoons bring afternoon clouds that sometimes linger, and winter can be cold at altitude.

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