Tuff Canyon East Overlook
Tuff Canyon East Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 65/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 63%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tuff Canyon East Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 66/100 |
| February | 61% | 63/100 |
| March | 64% | 66/100 |
| April | 71% | 70/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 75/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 70% | 70/100 |
| August | 63% | 65/100 |
| September | 67% | 67/100 |
| October | 73% | 72/100 |
| November | 68% | 68/100 |
| December | 65% | 66/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tuff Canyon East 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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Paisano Village RV Park & Inn
19.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 89/100
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Chisos Mining Co. Motel
20.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Big Bend Motor Inn
20.4 km away · Terlingua · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Mission Lodge
20.6 km away · Terlingua · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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The Nomad Tipi
22.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 92/100
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Chisos Mountains Lodge
22.5 km away · Big Bend · darkness at hotel: 94/100
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Coyote Crossing
23.3 km away · darkness at hotel: 91/100
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Longhorn Ranch RV and Motel
38.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 94/100
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Nearby spots in Texas
- Desert Mountain Overlook 5.1 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mule Ears Overlook 5.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Santa Elena Canyon Overlook 11.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Homer Wilson Ranch Overlook 13.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- South Rim Viewpoint 19.7 km · Sky Score 70/100