Fisherman's Point
Sky Score 67/100≈ Bortle 2
Fisherman's Point is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 84% 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 53%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Fisherman's Point
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 63% | 63/100 |
| February | 66% | 66/100 |
| March | 66% | 66/100 |
| April | 78% | 74/100 |
| May ★ | 84% | 78/100 |
| June | 72% | 70/100 |
| July | 52% | 55/100 |
| August | 53% | 56/100 |
| September | 75% | 72/100 |
| October | 79% | 75/100 |
| November | 70% | 69/100 |
| December | 64% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Fisherman's Point
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.
Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Gila Wilderness — 76.3 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Austin Roberts Vista — 78.3 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Senator Clinton P. Anderson Wilderness Overlook — 81.5 km · Sky Score 66/100
- City of Rocks State Park — 83.2 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument — 86.2 km · Sky Score 67/100