U S Hill

Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2

U S Hill is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 85/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 57/100. 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 U S Hill

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January58%57/100
February63%60/100
March63%60/100
April70%64/100
May67%62/100
June65%61/100
July57%56/100
August60%58/100
September ★75%68/100
October71%65/100
November72%66/100
December65%61/100

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

Where to stay near U S Hill

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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