Goose Island State Park

Sky Score 37/100≈ Bortle 4

Goose Island 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 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 38/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 49%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Goose Island State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January44%36/100
February41%34/100
March40%34/100
April40%34/100
May45%36/100
June51%40/100
July48%38/100
August49%38/100
September53%41/100
October ★61%45/100
November46%37/100
December42%35/100

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

Where to stay near Goose Island 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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