Kennedy Point

Sky Score 60/100≈ Bortle 2

Kennedy Point is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 85/100 (≈ 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 72% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 54/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 55%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Kennedy Point

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January58%56/100
February62%59/100
March62%59/100
April69%64/100
May65%61/100
June62%59/100
July52%52/100
August55%55/100
September ★72%66/100
October69%64/100
November71%65/100
December64%61/100

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

Where to stay near Kennedy Point

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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