Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

Sky Score 42/100≈ Bortle 4

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 57/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically May, when about 82% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 35/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 53%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January68%42/100
February67%42/100
March64%41/100
April75%46/100
May ★82%49/100
June69%43/100
July55%36/100
August53%36/100
September72%44/100
October75%45/100
November69%43/100
December65%41/100

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

Where to stay near Mesilla Valley Bosque 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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