Aztec Ruins National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Aztec Ruins National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 60/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 76% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 21/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Aztec Ruins National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 38/100 |
| February | 62% | 42/100 |
| March | 60% | 41/100 |
| April | 66% | 44/100 |
| May | 70% | 46/100 |
| June | 74% | 47/100 |
| July | 59% | 40/100 |
| August | 63% | 42/100 |
| September ★ | 76% | 48/100 |
| October | 74% | 47/100 |
| November | 71% | 46/100 |
| December | 59% | 40/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Aztec Ruins National Monument: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Aztec Ruins National Monument for each.
56/100sky darkness at this stay
55/100sky darkness at this stay
54/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Super 8
Darkness: 54/100 · 13.9 km from Aztec Ruins National Monument · Bloomfield
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Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites
Darkness: 54/100 · 14.2 km from Aztec Ruins National Monument · Bloomfield
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BEST WESTERN PLUS The Four Corners Inn
Darkness: 46/100 · 15.3 km from Aztec Ruins National Monument
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Darkness: 45/100 · 14.9 km from Aztec Ruins National Monument · Farmington
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Farmington
Darkness: 40/100 · 18.1 km from Aztec Ruins National Monument · Farmington
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Live prices around Aztec
Aztec is the closest base to Aztec Ruins National Monument with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Navajo Lake State Park 41.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- El Vado Lake State Park 114.5 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Heron Lake State Park 117.7 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Chama River Canyon Wilderness 130.9 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Fenton Lake State Park 154.7 km · Sky Score 63/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).