San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Sky Score 30/100≈ Bortle 5

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 52/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 58% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 55%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January47%30/100
February42%28/100
March38%26/100
April40%27/100
May40%27/100
June53%32/100
July52%32/100
August55%33/100
September ★58%35/100
October59%35/100
November44%29/100
December44%29/100

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

Where to stay near San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

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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