Persimmon Gap Draw hike

Sky Score 69/100≈ Bortle 2

7 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Persimmon Gap Draw hike is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 75% 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 67%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Persimmon Gap Draw hike

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January64%67/100
February59%63/100
March62%66/100
April69%71/100
May ★75%75/100
June73%74/100
July71%72/100
August65%68/100
September67%69/100
October72%73/100
November65%68/100
December64%67/100

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

Where to stay near Persimmon Gap Draw hike: 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 Persimmon Gap Draw hike for each.

94/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Tin Valley Retro Rentals

Sky darkness
94/100
To the spot
24.7 km
Location
Terlingua

94/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Crystal Valley

Sky darkness
94/100
To the spot
26.4 km
Location
Alpine

94/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Turtle Mountain Ranch

Sky darkness
94/100
To the spot
32.5 km

More stays nearby

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Live prices around Alpine

Alpine is the closest base to Persimmon Gap Draw hike 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).