Pease River Valley Overlook

Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2

Pease River Valley Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest, the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically October, when about 70% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 62/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Pease River Valley Overlook

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January61%60/100
February57%58/100
March58%59/100
April60%60/100
May57%58/100
June60%60/100
July64%62/100
August64%63/100
September68%66/100
October ★70%67/100
November64%63/100
December57%58/100

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

Where to stay near Pease River Valley Overlook

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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