Blackwell School National Historic Site
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: 44/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 61%. 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
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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Thunderbird Hotel
0.5 km away · Marfa · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Hotel Saint George
0.5 km away · Marfa · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Corte del Norte
0.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Arcon Inn
0.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Hotel El Paisano
0.7 km away · Marfa · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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Carmen's Boutique Hotel
0.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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BOHEMIO Marfa | Bespoke Lodging & Events
0.7 km away · Marfa · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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The Lincoln Marfa
0.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 64/100
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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