Bluewater Lake State Park

Sky Score 58/100≈ Bortle 3

Bluewater Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 80/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically October, when about 74% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 53/100. 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 Bluewater Lake State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January56%52/100
February63%56/100
March62%56/100
April70%61/100
May73%63/100
June69%60/100
July54%50/100
August58%53/100
September73%63/100
October ★74%64/100
November71%61/100
December61%55/100

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

Where to stay near Bluewater Lake 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.

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