Goose Island State Park

Sky Score 37/100≈ Bortle 4

Goose Island State Park is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 65/100 (≈ 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 October, when about 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 38/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 49%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Goose Island State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January44%36/100
February41%34/100
March40%34/100
April40%34/100
May45%36/100
June51%40/100
July48%38/100
August49%38/100
September53%41/100
October ★61%45/100
November46%37/100
December42%35/100

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

Where to stay near Goose Island State Park

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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