Austin Roberts Vista

Sky Score 65/100≈ Bortle 2

Austin Roberts Vista is a scenic viewpoint 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 83% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 54%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Austin Roberts Vista

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January61%60/100
February65%63/100
March66%64/100
April77%72/100
May ★83%76/100
June72%68/100
July53%55/100
August54%56/100
September74%70/100
October76%71/100
November70%67/100
December63%62/100

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

Where to stay near Austin Roberts Vista

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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