Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Sky Score 57/100≈ Bortle 3
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 79/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 74% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 51/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 57%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 57% | 52/100 |
| February | 64% | 56/100 |
| March | 62% | 55/100 |
| April | 68% | 59/100 |
| May | 70% | 60/100 |
| June | 66% | 58/100 |
| July | 55% | 50/100 |
| August | 57% | 52/100 |
| September ★ | 74% | 63/100 |
| October | 72% | 61/100 |
| November | 71% | 61/100 |
| December | 63% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
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
- Bandelier National Monument — 16.7 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Jemez National Recreation Area — 23.1 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Jemez Canyon Overlook — 28.7 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Cerrillos Hills State Park — 35.5 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Fenton Lake State Park — 37 km · Sky Score 63/100