Overlook

Sky Score 52/100≈ Bortle 2

Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 86/100 (≈ 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 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 59/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Overlook

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January51%52/100
February48%50/100
March42%46/100
April44%47/100
May42%46/100
June56%55/100
July58%57/100
August ★61%59/100
September61%59/100
October59%58/100
November46%49/100
December48%50/100

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

Where to stay near 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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