Brantley Lake State Park
Sky Score 51/100≈ Bortle 4
Brantley Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 47/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Brantley Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 51/100 |
| February | 64% | 49/100 |
| March | 64% | 49/100 |
| April | 71% | 53/100 |
| May ★ | 75% | 55/100 |
| June | 70% | 52/100 |
| July | 64% | 49/100 |
| August | 61% | 47/100 |
| September | 70% | 52/100 |
| October | 72% | 54/100 |
| November | 68% | 51/100 |
| December | 64% | 49/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Brantley 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.
Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park 50.8 km · Sky Score 57/100
- amazing view 70.8 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area 73.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Bottomless Lakes State Park 86.6 km · Sky Score 53/100
- sacramento camp lookout 113.1 km · Sky Score 64/100