Buescher State Park

Sky Score 37/100≈ Bortle 4

Buescher State Park is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 65/100 (≈ 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 October, when about 59% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 40/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 52%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Buescher State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January47%37/100
February41%34/100
March36%32/100
April41%34/100
May36%32/100
June49%38/100
July49%38/100
August52%40/100
September57%43/100
October ★59%44/100
November44%36/100
December44%36/100

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

Where to stay near Buescher 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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