Shamrock Island Preserve
Shamrock Island Preserve is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 58/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically October, when about 61% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 35/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 50%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Shamrock Island Preserve
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 43% | 31/100 |
| February | 42% | 31/100 |
| March | 41% | 31/100 |
| April | 40% | 30/100 |
| May | 44% | 32/100 |
| June | 51% | 35/100 |
| July | 49% | 34/100 |
| August | 50% | 35/100 |
| September | 52% | 36/100 |
| October ★ | 61% | 40/100 |
| November | 47% | 33/100 |
| December | 43% | 32/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Shamrock Island Preserve
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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Sea Gull Condominiums
4.7 km away · Port Aransas · darkness at hotel: 60/100
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Sandpiper Resort Condominiums
4.7 km away · Port Aransas · darkness at hotel: 60/100
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Days Inn
9.8 km away · Port Aransas · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Sandollar Sity
10.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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The Island Hotel
10.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Hampton Inn & Suites Port Aransas
11.2 km away · Port Aransas · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Plantation Suites & Conference Center
11.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 52/100
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Port A Beachlodge
11.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Nearby spots in Texas
- Francine Cohn Preserve 3.8 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Pelican Island Sanctuary 6.7 km · Sky Score 32/100
- Mustang Island State Park 10.1 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Goose Island State Park 45.9 km · Sky Score 37/100
- Padre Island National Seashore 80.4 km · Sky Score 54/100