San Jon Hill View

Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2

San Jon Hill View is a scenic viewpoint 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 73% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 58/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at San Jon Hill View

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January63%62/100
February66%64/100
March63%62/100
April69%66/100
May67%65/100
June63%62/100
July62%61/100
August58%59/100
September ★73%69/100
October70%67/100
November68%65/100
December65%63/100

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

Where to stay near San Jon Hill View

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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