Persimmon Gap Draw hike

Sky Score 69/100≈ Bortle 2

Persimmon Gap Draw hike is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 65%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Persimmon Gap Draw hike

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January64%67/100
February59%63/100
March62%66/100
April69%71/100
May ★75%75/100
June73%74/100
July71%72/100
August65%68/100
September67%69/100
October72%73/100
November65%68/100
December64%67/100

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

Where to stay near Persimmon Gap Draw hike

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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