Morphy Lake State Park
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Morphy 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 72% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 55%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Morphy Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 58% | 58/100 |
| February | 62% | 61/100 |
| March | 62% | 61/100 |
| April | 69% | 66/100 |
| May | 65% | 63/100 |
| June | 62% | 61/100 |
| July | 52% | 54/100 |
| August | 55% | 57/100 |
| September ★ | 72% | 68/100 |
| October | 69% | 66/100 |
| November | 71% | 67/100 |
| December | 64% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Morphy 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
- Kennedy Point 19.1 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Coyote Creek State Park 30 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Fort Union National Monument 34.3 km · Sky Score 65/100
- U S Hill 34.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Storrie Lake State Park 34.8 km · Sky Score 48/100