Morphy Lake State Park
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Morphy Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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 72% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 56/100. 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 Morphy Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 58% | 58/100 |
| February | 62% | 61/100 |
| March | 62% | 61/100 |
| April | 69% | 66/100 |
| May | 65% | 63/100 |
| June | 62% | 61/100 |
| July | 52% | 54/100 |
| August | 55% | 57/100 |
| September ★ | 72% | 68/100 |
| October | 69% | 66/100 |
| November | 71% | 67/100 |
| December | 64% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Morphy Lake 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 — 19.1 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Coyote Creek State Park — 30 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Fort Union National Monument — 34.3 km · Sky Score 65/100
- U S Hill — 34.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Storrie Lake State Park — 34.8 km · Sky Score 48/100