World Birding Center - Resaca De La Palma State Park

Sky Score 28/100≈ Bortle 5

World Birding Center - Resaca De La Palma State Park is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 48/100 (≈ Bortle 5) — a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically June, when about 59% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 31/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 57%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at World Birding Center - Resaca De La Palma State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January40%25/100
February44%27/100
March41%25/100
April41%25/100
May48%28/100
June ★59%32/100
July54%30/100
August57%31/100
September54%30/100
October59%32/100
November49%28/100
December45%27/100

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

Where to stay near World Birding Center - Resaca De La Palma State 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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