U S Hill

Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

U S Hill is a scenic viewpoint in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 85/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 30/100. 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 U S Hill

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January58%57/100
February63%60/100
March63%60/100
April70%64/100
May67%62/100
June65%61/100
July57%56/100
August60%58/100
September ★75%68/100
October71%65/100
November72%66/100
December65%61/100

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

Where to stay near U S Hill: 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 U S Hill for each.

Adobe & Pines Inn - Bed And Breakfast#1Darkest sky of these stays

Adobe & Pines Inn - Bed And Breakfast

9.1Guests love it(112 reviews)

Adobe & Pines Inn is a historic bed and breakfast in Taos featuring rooms with garden views, fireplaces, and balconies, along with spa facilities, a hot tub, and a sun terrace. The peaceful setting provides easy access to outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, and cycling in the surrounding area.

Sky darkness
62/100
To U S Hill
16 km
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Taos Motor Lodge#2

Taos Motor Lodge

8.1Very well rated(831 reviews)

LUXX Taos Motor Lodge offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with kitchenettes and modern amenities, complemented by a year-round outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and terrace. Guests can relax by the outdoor fireplace and enjoy free WiFi while experiencing the relaxed pace of Taos.

Sky darkness
60/100
To U S Hill
17.1 km
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Hampton Inn Taos#3

Hampton Inn Taos

8.2Very well rated(236 reviews)

Hampton Inn Taos offers comfortable family rooms with mountain views, air conditioning, and modern amenities including tea and coffee makers, refrigerators, and work desks. Guests can enjoy a continental and American breakfast, a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and free WiFi during their stay.

Sky darkness
56/100
To U S Hill
17.4 km
Location
Taos
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Live prices around Taos

Taos is the closest base to U S Hill 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).