Villanueva State Park
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2
Villanueva State Park is a protected area 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 April, when about 71% 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 Villanueva State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 60/100 |
| February | 67% | 65/100 |
| March | 65% | 63/100 |
| April ★ | 71% | 68/100 |
| May | 67% | 65/100 |
| June | 65% | 63/100 |
| July | 57% | 58/100 |
| August | 58% | 58/100 |
| September | 72% | 68/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 70% | 67/100 |
| December | 66% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Villanueva State Park
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
- Storrie Lake State Park — 44.9 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Santa Rosa Lake State Park — 66.6 km · Sky Score 53/100
- Hyde Memorial State Park — 67.8 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Cerrillos Hills State Park — 72.2 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Kennedy Point — 73.4 km · Sky Score 60/100