Abó Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2National park
Abó Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument 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 May, when about 74% 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 56%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Abó Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 61/100 |
| February | 68% | 66/100 |
| March | 66% | 64/100 |
| April | 72% | 68/100 |
| May ★ | 74% | 70/100 |
| June | 65% | 63/100 |
| July | 54% | 56/100 |
| August | 56% | 57/100 |
| September | 72% | 68/100 |
| October | 71% | 67/100 |
| November | 71% | 67/100 |
| December | 65% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Abó Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
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
- Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument 13.5 km · Sky Score 65/100
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- Quarai Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument 18 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Gran Quivira Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument 33.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- San Lorenzo Ridge Overlook 61.4 km · Sky Score 65/100