Petroglyph National Monument
Sky Score 31/100≈ Bortle 6
Petroglyph National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 42/100 (≈ Bortle 6) — a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 28/100. 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 Petroglyph National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 29/100 |
| February | 68% | 31/100 |
| March | 65% | 30/100 |
| April | 71% | 32/100 |
| May | 73% | 33/100 |
| June | 68% | 31/100 |
| July | 56% | 27/100 |
| August | 60% | 28/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 34/100 |
| October | 74% | 33/100 |
| November | 73% | 33/100 |
| December | 65% | 30/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Petroglyph 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
- Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument — 62.8 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Cerrillos Hills State Park — 64.4 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Manzano Mountains State Park — 68.9 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Jemez National Recreation Area — 71 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Quarai Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument — 72.6 km · Sky Score 62/100