Waco Mammoth National Monument

Sky Score 32/100≈ Bortle 5

Waco Mammoth National Monument 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 63% 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 60%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Waco Mammoth National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January51%32/100
February45%29/100
March42%28/100
April46%30/100
May41%27/100
June56%34/100
July58%35/100
August60%35/100
September ★63%37/100
October62%36/100
November49%31/100
December49%31/100

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

Where to stay near Waco Mammoth National Monument

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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