Cimarron Canyon State Park

Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2

Cimarron Canyon State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 73% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 58/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 57%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Cimarron Canyon State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January56%57/100
February62%61/100
March63%62/100
April68%66/100
May63%62/100
June62%61/100
July54%56/100
August57%58/100
September ★73%69/100
October70%67/100
November70%67/100
December62%61/100

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

Where to stay near Cimarron Canyon 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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