Pelican Island Sanctuary

Sky Score 32/100≈ Bortle 5

Pelican Island Sanctuary is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 55/100 (≈ Bortle 5) — a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically October, when about 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 50%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Pelican Island Sanctuary

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January43%30/100
February42%30/100
March41%29/100
April40%29/100
May44%30/100
June51%34/100
July49%32/100
August50%33/100
September52%34/100
October ★61%38/100
November47%32/100
December43%30/100

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

Where to stay near Pelican Island Sanctuary

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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