Abó Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2National park

Abó Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 74% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 57/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Abó Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January62%61/100
February68%66/100
March66%64/100
April72%68/100
May ★74%70/100
June65%63/100
July54%56/100
August56%57/100
September72%68/100
October71%67/100
November71%67/100
December65%63/100

Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Abó Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions 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.

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