Lovers Leap

Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2

Lovers Leap is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 60/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 60%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Lovers Leap

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January59%60/100
February64%64/100
March65%64/100
April69%67/100
May64%63/100
June62%62/100
July57%58/100
August60%60/100
September ★75%71/100
October71%68/100
November70%68/100
December65%64/100

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

Where to stay near Lovers Leap

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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