Pueblo Bonito Overlook
Pueblo Bonito Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 76% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 61/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Pueblo Bonito Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 56% | 59/100 |
| February | 65% | 65/100 |
| March | 63% | 63/100 |
| April | 69% | 67/100 |
| May | 72% | 70/100 |
| June | 72% | 70/100 |
| July | 57% | 59/100 |
| August | 61% | 62/100 |
| September ★ | 76% | 73/100 |
| October | 76% | 73/100 |
| November | 72% | 70/100 |
| December | 62% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Pueblo Bonito Overlook
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep, stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites
71.8 km away · Bloomfield · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Bloomfield Motel
72.1 km away · Bloomfield · darkness at hotel: 55/100
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Super 8
72.1 km away · Bloomfield · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Bluffview Motel
75.2 km away · Farmington · darkness at hotel: 45/100
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Home2 Suites
75.5 km away · Farmington · darkness at hotel: 45/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- De Na Zin Overlook (no access to trail) 28.5 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Bluewater Lake State Park 85.3 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Aztec Ruins National Monument 85.9 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Navajo Lake State Park 100.2 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Fenton Lake State Park 112.3 km · Sky Score 63/100