Blackwell School National Historic Site

Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 4

Blackwell School National Historic Site is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 75% 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 61%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Blackwell School National Historic Site

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January65%46/100
February60%43/100
March61%44/100
April71%49/100
May ★75%51/100
June71%49/100
July69%48/100
August61%44/100
September66%47/100
October71%49/100
November65%46/100
December64%45/100

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

Where to stay near Blackwell School National Historic Site

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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