Would You Hold Still Please
Would You Hold Still Please is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 61/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Would You Hold Still Please
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66% | 68/100 |
| February | 61% | 64/100 |
| March | 62% | 65/100 |
| April | 73% | 73/100 |
| May ★ | 78% | 77/100 |
| June | 71% | 71/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 58% | 62/100 |
| September | 67% | 68/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 67% | 69/100 |
| December | 66% | 67/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Would You Hold Still Please
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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Cibolo Creek Ranch
29.3 km away · Marfa · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Texas
- Elephant Rock — 29.5 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Blackwell School National Historic Site — 43.1 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Fort Davis National Historic Site — 72.9 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Persimmon Gap Draw hike — 129.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Santa Elena Canyon Overlook — 130.9 km · Sky Score 68/100