Blackwell School National Historic Site
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Blackwell School National Historic Site is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically May, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 20/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Blackwell School National Historic Site
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 46/100 |
| February | 60% | 43/100 |
| March | 61% | 44/100 |
| April | 71% | 49/100 |
| May ★ | 75% | 51/100 |
| June | 71% | 49/100 |
| July | 69% | 48/100 |
| August | 61% | 44/100 |
| September | 66% | 47/100 |
| October | 71% | 49/100 |
| November | 65% | 46/100 |
| December | 64% | 45/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Blackwell School National Historic Site: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Blackwell School National Historic Site for each.
64/100sky darkness at this stay
64/100sky darkness at this stay
64/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Arcon Inn
Darkness: 64/100 · 0.7 km from Blackwell School National Historic Site
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Hotel El Paisano
Darkness: 64/100 · 0.7 km from Blackwell School National Historic Site · Marfa
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Carmen's Boutique Hotel
Darkness: 64/100 · 0.7 km from Blackwell School National Historic Site
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BOHEMIO Marfa | Bespoke Lodging & Events
Darkness: 64/100 · 0.7 km from Blackwell School National Historic Site · Marfa
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The Lincoln Marfa
Darkness: 64/100 · 0.8 km from Blackwell School National Historic Site
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Live prices around Marfa
Marfa is the closest base to Blackwell School National Historic Site with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Texas
- Fort Davis National Historic Site 34.6 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Would You Hold Still Please 43 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Elephant Rock 53.5 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Persimmon Gap Draw hike 108.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Big Bend National Park 127.7 km · Sky Score 70/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).