De Na Zin Overlook (no access to trail)

Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2

De Na Zin Overlook (no access to trail) 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 September, when about 76% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 60/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at De Na Zin Overlook (no access to trail)

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January56%57/100
February64%63/100
March62%61/100
April68%65/100
May71%67/100
June72%68/100
July58%58/100
August61%61/100
September ★76%71/100
October75%70/100
November71%68/100
December61%61/100

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

Where to stay near De Na Zin Overlook (no access to trail)

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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