Apache Kid Wilderness
Apache Kid Wilderness is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 58/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 53%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Apache Kid Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 65/100 |
| February | 67% | 68/100 |
| March | 66% | 68/100 |
| April | 74% | 74/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 76/100 |
| June | 65% | 67/100 |
| July | 51% | 56/100 |
| August | 53% | 58/100 |
| September | 71% | 71/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 70% | 71/100 |
| December | 62% | 65/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Apache Kid Wilderness
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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The Old Cuchillo Bar and Hotel
44.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 85/100
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Elephant Butte Inn
52.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 63/100
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Holiday Inn Express
55.1 km away · Truth or Consequences · darkness at hotel: 59/100
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Comfort Inn & Suites
55.2 km away · Truth Or Consequences · darkness at hotel: 59/100
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Travelodge by Wyndham
55.2 km away · Truth or Consequences · darkness at hotel: 59/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Withington Wilderness — 28.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park — 37 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Fray Cristobal Mountain Overlook — 46.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Flight Deck — 51.8 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Jornada del Muerto Wilderness Study Area — 56.7 km · Sky Score 69/100