Park · AZ, US
Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument is a sky island mountain monument in southeastern Arizona, certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021. Bonita Canyon Campground is small, historic and takes reservations only, fitting small vehicles and tents. The visitor center phone is staffed 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | AZ |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Willcox |
| Certified | 2021 |
| Coordinates | 32.0140, -109.3475 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/chiricahua-national-monument-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:15 AM MST. Sets 4:54 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
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