Hyde Memorial State Park
Sky Score 50/100≈ Bortle 3
Hyde Memorial State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 70/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 72% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 45/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Hyde Memorial State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 57% | 46/100 |
| February | 63% | 49/100 |
| March | 62% | 48/100 |
| April | 70% | 53/100 |
| May | 67% | 52/100 |
| June | 64% | 50/100 |
| July | 52% | 43/100 |
| August | 56% | 45/100 |
| September ★ | 72% | 54/100 |
| October | 70% | 53/100 |
| November | 70% | 53/100 |
| December | 64% | 50/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Hyde Memorial State Park
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
- Kennedy Point — 27.4 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Cerrillos Hills State Park — 41 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Bandelier National Monument — 44.8 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Morphy Lake State Park — 45.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument — 54.1 km · Sky Score 57/100