J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area

Sky Score 29/100≈ Bortle 5

J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 51/100 (≈ Bortle 5) — a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically October, when about 60% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 27/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 42%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January42%27/100
February38%26/100
March40%27/100
April44%28/100
May44%28/100
June49%30/100
July43%28/100
August42%27/100
September54%32/100
October ★60%35/100
November47%29/100
December41%27/100

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

Where to stay near J.D. Murphree 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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