Conchas Lake State Park
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2
Conchas Lake 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: 59/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 60%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Conchas Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 61/100 |
| February | 65% | 63/100 |
| March | 64% | 63/100 |
| April | 70% | 67/100 |
| May | 67% | 64/100 |
| June | 64% | 62/100 |
| July | 60% | 60/100 |
| August | 60% | 60/100 |
| September ★ | 73% | 69/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 69% | 66/100 |
| December | 65% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Conchas 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
- Sabinoso Wilderness 40.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Santa Rosa Lake State Park 61.5 km · Sky Score 53/100
- Ute Lake State Park 65.6 km · Sky Score 50/100
- San Jon Hill View 88.9 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Sumner Lake State Park 90.3 km · Sky Score 64/100