Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Sky Score 53/100≈ Bortle 3

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — 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 73% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 49/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 59%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January62%52/100
February63%52/100
March61%51/100
April65%53/100
May60%51/100
June61%51/100
July60%50/100
August59%49/100
September ★73%58/100
October70%56/100
November68%55/100
December64%53/100

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

Where to stay near Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

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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