J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area

Sky Score 29/100≈ Bortle 5

J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 51/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically October, when about 60% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 27/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 42%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January42%27/100
February38%26/100
March40%27/100
April44%28/100
May44%28/100
June49%30/100
July43%28/100
August42%27/100
September54%32/100
October ★60%35/100
November47%29/100
December41%27/100

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

Where to stay near J.D. Murphree 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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