Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 60/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 May, when about 82% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 37/100. 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 Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January68%44/100
February67%44/100
March64%43/100
April76%48/100
May ★82%51/100
June69%45/100
July54%38/100
August53%37/100
September72%46/100
October75%48/100
November69%45/100
December65%43/100

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

Where to stay near Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

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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