D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area

Sky Score 39/100≈ Bortle 3

D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 71/100 (≈ 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 October, when about 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 41/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 47%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January43%39/100
February39%36/100
March36%34/100
April39%36/100
May37%35/100
June48%41/100
July44%39/100
August47%41/100
September54%45/100
October ★61%49/100
November43%39/100
December40%37/100

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

Where to stay near D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area

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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