Petroglyph National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Petroglyph National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 42/100 (≈ Bortle 6), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 15/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 75%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Petroglyph National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 29/100 |
| February | 68% | 31/100 |
| March | 65% | 30/100 |
| April | 71% | 32/100 |
| May | 73% | 33/100 |
| June | 68% | 31/100 |
| July | 56% | 27/100 |
| August | 60% | 28/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 34/100 |
| October | 74% | 33/100 |
| November | 73% | 33/100 |
| December | 65% | 30/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Petroglyph National Monument: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Petroglyph National Monument for each.
23/100sky darkness at this stay
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West
- Sky darkness
- 23/100
- To the spot
- 5 km
- Location
- Albuquerque
23/100sky darkness at this stay
Days Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque West
- Sky darkness
- 23/100
- To the spot
- 5 km
- Location
- Albuquerque
23/100sky darkness at this stay
Garner Hotel Albuquerque West
- Sky darkness
- 23/100
- To the spot
- 5.1 km
- Location
- Albuquerque
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Travelodge Albuquerque West
Darkness: 23/100 · 5.1 km from Petroglyph National Monument · Albuquerque
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Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque - Coors Road
Darkness: 23/100 · 5.1 km from Petroglyph National Monument · Albuquerque
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Extend A Suites - Albuquerque West - New Mexico
Darkness: 23/100 · 5.1 km from Petroglyph National Monument · Albuquerque
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Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West
Darkness: 23/100 · 5.1 km from Petroglyph National Monument · Albuquerque
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Econo Lodge West - Coors Blvd
Darkness: 23/100 · 5.2 km from Petroglyph National Monument · Albuquerque
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Live prices around Albuquerque
Albuquerque is the closest base to Petroglyph National Monument with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument 62.8 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Cerrillos Hills State Park 64.4 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Manzano Mountains State Park 68.9 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Jemez National Recreation Area 71 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Quarai Unit - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument 72.6 km · Sky Score 62/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).