Villanueva State Park
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2
Villanueva State Park is a protected area 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 April, when about 71% 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 Villanueva State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 60/100 |
| February | 67% | 65/100 |
| March | 65% | 63/100 |
| April ★ | 71% | 68/100 |
| May | 67% | 65/100 |
| June | 65% | 63/100 |
| July | 57% | 58/100 |
| August | 58% | 58/100 |
| September | 72% | 68/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 70% | 67/100 |
| December | 66% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Villanueva 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
- Storrie Lake State Park 44.9 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Santa Rosa Lake State Park 66.6 km · Sky Score 53/100
- Hyde Memorial State Park 67.8 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Cerrillos Hills State Park 72.2 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Kennedy Point 73.4 km · Sky Score 60/100