Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area

Sky Score 40/100≈ Bortle 4

Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 66/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 66% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 43/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Old Sabine Bottom Wildlife Management Area

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%39/100
February43%36/100
March42%36/100
April45%37/100
May41%35/100
June53%41/100
July56%43/100
August56%43/100
September ★66%48/100
October63%46/100
November51%40/100
December45%37/100

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

Where to stay near Old Sabine Bottom 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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