D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area

Sky Score 39/100≈ Bortle 3

D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 71/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 41/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 47%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January43%39/100
February39%36/100
March36%34/100
April39%36/100
May37%35/100
June48%41/100
July44%39/100
August47%41/100
September54%45/100
October ★61%49/100
November43%39/100
December40%37/100

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

Where to stay near D.R. Wintermann Wildlife Management Area

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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