San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Sky Score 30/100≈ Bortle 5

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 52/100 (≈ Bortle 5) — a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 58% 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 55%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January47%30/100
February42%28/100
March38%26/100
April40%27/100
May40%27/100
June53%32/100
July52%32/100
August55%33/100
September ★58%35/100
October59%35/100
November44%29/100
December44%29/100

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

Where to stay near San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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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