amazing view
amazing view is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 62/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at amazing view
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 69/100 |
| February | 66% | 68/100 |
| March | 65% | 68/100 |
| April | 75% | 75/100 |
| May ★ | 78% | 77/100 |
| June | 69% | 70/100 |
| July | 60% | 64/100 |
| August | 58% | 63/100 |
| September | 71% | 72/100 |
| October | 73% | 74/100 |
| November | 69% | 70/100 |
| December | 65% | 68/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near amazing view
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Forest Lodge
49.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Aspen Lodge
49.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Felix River Ranch
53.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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La Casa Rosa
65.3 km away · Dell City · darkness at hotel: 74/100
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Alta Vista Chalet Motel
73.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- sacramento camp lookout — 49.1 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area — 49.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Brantley Lake State Park — 70.9 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park — 72.4 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Oilver Lee Memorial State Park — 77 km · Sky Score 56/100