Pueblo Bonito Overlook
Pueblo Bonito Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 76% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 61/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Pueblo Bonito Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 56% | 59/100 |
| February | 65% | 65/100 |
| March | 63% | 63/100 |
| April | 69% | 67/100 |
| May | 72% | 70/100 |
| June | 72% | 70/100 |
| July | 57% | 59/100 |
| August | 61% | 62/100 |
| September ★ | 76% | 73/100 |
| October | 76% | 73/100 |
| November | 72% | 70/100 |
| December | 62% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Pueblo Bonito Overlook
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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Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites
71.8 km away · Bloomfield · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Bloomfield Motel
72.1 km away · Bloomfield · darkness at hotel: 55/100
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Super 8
72.1 km away · Bloomfield · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Bluffview Motel
75.2 km away · Farmington · darkness at hotel: 45/100
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Home2 Suites
75.5 km away · Farmington · darkness at hotel: 45/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- De Na Zin Overlook (no access to trail) — 28.5 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Bluewater Lake State Park — 85.3 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Aztec Ruins National Monument — 85.9 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Navajo Lake State Park — 100.2 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Fenton Lake State Park — 112.3 km · Sky Score 63/100