Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area
1 place to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 34/100. The moon is 93% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 68% | 69/100 |
| February | 65% | 67/100 |
| March | 64% | 66/100 |
| April | 75% | 74/100 |
| May ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| June | 72% | 72/100 |
| July | 62% | 65/100 |
| August | 59% | 63/100 |
| September | 70% | 71/100 |
| October | 74% | 74/100 |
| November | 68% | 69/100 |
| December | 65% | 67/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area: 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 Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area for each.
74/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Dell City
Dell City is the closest base to Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area 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.
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park 39.6 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Brantley Lake State Park 73.5 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Oilver Lee Memorial State Park 115 km · Sky Score 56/100
- White Sands National Park 147.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Bottomless Lakes State Park 148.6 km · Sky Score 53/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).