El Morro National Monument

Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2

1 place to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

El Morro National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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 74% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 30/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at El Morro National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January56%57/100
February63%62/100
March62%61/100
April72%68/100
May ★74%70/100
June69%66/100
July54%56/100
August58%59/100
September74%69/100
October74%70/100
November71%68/100
December61%60/100

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

Where to stay near El Morro National Monument: 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 El Morro National Monument for each.

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Live prices around Cibola County

Cibola County is the closest base to El Morro National Monument 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

Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).