Site where Roswell ship exploded

Sky Score 68/100≈ Bortle 2

Site where Roswell ship exploded is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 74% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 60/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 57%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Site where Roswell ship exploded

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January63%65/100
February69%69/100
March66%67/100
April73%72/100
May ★74%73/100
June66%67/100
July57%60/100
August57%60/100
September72%71/100
October70%70/100
November70%70/100
December65%67/100

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

Where to stay near Site where Roswell ship exploded

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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