Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area

Sky Score 40/100≈ Bortle 4

Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 66/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 66% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 43/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%39/100
February43%36/100
March42%36/100
April45%37/100
May41%35/100
June53%41/100
July56%43/100
August56%43/100
September ★66%48/100
October63%46/100
November51%40/100
December45%37/100

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

Where to stay near Old Sabine Bottom 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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