Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 60/100 (≈ Bortle 4) — 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 May, when about 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 37/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 53%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 68% | 44/100 |
| February | 67% | 44/100 |
| March | 64% | 43/100 |
| April | 76% | 48/100 |
| May ★ | 82% | 51/100 |
| June | 69% | 45/100 |
| July | 54% | 38/100 |
| August | 53% | 37/100 |
| September | 72% | 46/100 |
| October | 75% | 48/100 |
| November | 69% | 45/100 |
| December | 65% | 43/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks 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
- Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park — 9.2 km · Sky Score 42/100
- Prehistoric Trackways National Monument — 13.5 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Leasburg Dam State Park — 27.2 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Provenance Cone — 34.9 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Rockhound State Park — 66.8 km · Sky Score 59/100