Hyde Memorial State Park
Sky Score 50/100≈ Bortle 3
Hyde Memorial State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 70/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 72% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 45/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Hyde Memorial State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 57% | 46/100 |
| February | 63% | 49/100 |
| March | 62% | 48/100 |
| April | 70% | 53/100 |
| May | 67% | 52/100 |
| June | 64% | 50/100 |
| July | 52% | 43/100 |
| August | 56% | 45/100 |
| September ★ | 72% | 54/100 |
| October | 70% | 53/100 |
| November | 70% | 53/100 |
| December | 64% | 50/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Hyde Memorial 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
- Kennedy Point 27.4 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Cerrillos Hills State Park 41 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Bandelier National Monument 44.8 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Morphy Lake State Park 45.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument 54.1 km · Sky Score 57/100