San Jon Hill View

Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2

San Jon Hill View is a scenic viewpoint 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 73% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 58/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at San Jon Hill View

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January63%62/100
February66%64/100
March63%62/100
April69%66/100
May67%65/100
June63%62/100
July62%61/100
August58%59/100
September ★73%69/100
October70%67/100
November68%65/100
December65%63/100

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

Where to stay near San Jon Hill View

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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