Storrie Lake State Park
Sky Score 48/100≈ Bortle 4
Storrie Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 67/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 72% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 44/100. 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 Storrie Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 45/100 |
| February | 64% | 48/100 |
| March | 64% | 48/100 |
| April | 70% | 51/100 |
| May | 66% | 49/100 |
| June | 63% | 47/100 |
| July | 56% | 43/100 |
| August | 58% | 44/100 |
| September ★ | 72% | 52/100 |
| October | 70% | 51/100 |
| November | 70% | 51/100 |
| December | 66% | 49/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Storrie 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
- Fort Union National Monument 34.1 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Morphy Lake State Park 34.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Kennedy Point 42.3 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Villanueva State Park 44.9 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Hyde Memorial State Park 54.7 km · Sky Score 50/100