Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 30/100. 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 Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 64% | 66/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 64% | 66/100 |
| April | 70% | 71/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 76/100 |
| June | 73% | 73/100 |
| July | 70% | 71/100 |
| August | 64% | 66/100 |
| September | 66% | 68/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 67% | 68/100 |
| December | 64% | 66/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook: 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 Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook for each.
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
92/100sky darkness at this stay
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Coyote Crossing
Darkness: 91/100 · 22 km from Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook
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Paisano Village RV Park & Inn
Darkness: 89/100 · 19.5 km from Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook
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Big Bend Motor Inn
Darkness: 88/100 · 20.3 km from Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook · Terlingua
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Mission Lodge
Darkness: 88/100 · 20.5 km from Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook · Terlingua
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Chisos Mining Co. Motel
Darkness: 88/100 · 21.1 km from Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook
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Live prices around Terlingua
Terlingua is the closest base to Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook 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.
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Nearby spots in Texas
- South Rim Viewpoint 6.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- The Window Viewpoint 8 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Mule Ears Overlook 8.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- LM Peak 11.4 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Tuff Canyon East Overlook 13.5 km · Sky Score 68/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).