Withington Wilderness
Withington Wilderness is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 59/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 55%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Withington Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 65/100 |
| February | 67% | 68/100 |
| March | 67% | 68/100 |
| April | 74% | 74/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 76/100 |
| June | 65% | 67/100 |
| July | 52% | 57/100 |
| August | 55% | 60/100 |
| September | 72% | 72/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 63% | 66/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Withington Wilderness
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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Magdalena Hall Hotel
32 km away · darkness at hotel: 70/100
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Western Motel
32.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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High Country Lodge
32.1 km away · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Apache Kid Wilderness 28.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Flight Deck 53.2 km · Sky Score 66/100
- San Lorenzo Ridge Overlook 57.6 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area 57.8 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park 61.5 km · Sky Score 66/100