Emory Pass Vista
Emory Pass Vista is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 54/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 51%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Emory Pass Vista
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 62/100 |
| February | 65% | 64/100 |
| March | 65% | 64/100 |
| April | 76% | 72/100 |
| May ★ | 80% | 75/100 |
| June | 67% | 65/100 |
| July | 50% | 53/100 |
| August | 51% | 54/100 |
| September | 71% | 68/100 |
| October | 72% | 69/100 |
| November | 69% | 67/100 |
| December | 63% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Emory Pass Vista
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep, stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Black Range Lodge
5.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Enchanted Villa B & B
18 km away · Hillsboro · darkness at hotel: 89/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness 27.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Austin Roberts Vista 39.7 km · Sky Score 65/100
- City of Rocks State Park 40.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Percha Dam State Park 43 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Caballo Lake State Park 44.8 km · Sky Score 64/100