Gorge Bridge Scenic Overlook

Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2

Gorge Bridge Scenic Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 83/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, 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 63%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Gorge Bridge Scenic Overlook

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January57%55/100
February63%58/100
March63%58/100
April69%63/100
May69%62/100
June69%62/100
July60%56/100
August63%58/100
September ★77%68/100
October74%65/100
November72%64/100
December63%58/100

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

Where to stay near Gorge Bridge Scenic Overlook

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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