Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook

Sky Score 69/100≈ Bortle 2

Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Texas 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: 66/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January64%66/100
February60%63/100
March64%66/100
April70%71/100
May ★77%76/100
June73%73/100
July70%71/100
August64%66/100
September66%68/100
October73%73/100
November67%68/100
December64%66/100

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

Where to stay near Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook

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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