Inspiration Point

Sky Score 49/100≈ Bortle 2

Inspiration Point is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 83/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically August, when about 58% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Inspiration Point

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January50%50/100
February46%47/100
March40%43/100
April42%45/100
May37%41/100
June51%50/100
July54%52/100
August ★58%55/100
September58%55/100
October58%55/100
November45%46/100
December48%48/100

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

Where to stay near Inspiration Point

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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