amazing view
amazing view is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 62/100. 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 amazing view
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 69/100 |
| February | 66% | 68/100 |
| March | 65% | 68/100 |
| April | 75% | 75/100 |
| May ★ | 78% | 77/100 |
| June | 69% | 70/100 |
| July | 60% | 64/100 |
| August | 58% | 63/100 |
| September | 71% | 72/100 |
| October | 73% | 74/100 |
| November | 69% | 70/100 |
| December | 65% | 68/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near amazing 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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Forest Lodge
49.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Aspen Lodge
49.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Felix River Ranch
53.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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La Casa Rosa
65.3 km away · Dell City · darkness at hotel: 74/100
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Alta Vista Chalet Motel
73.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- sacramento camp lookout 49.1 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area 49.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Brantley Lake State Park 70.9 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park 72.4 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Oilver Lee Memorial State Park 77 km · Sky Score 56/100