Would You Hold Still Please
Would You Hold Still Please is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 61/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Would You Hold Still Please
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66% | 68/100 |
| February | 61% | 64/100 |
| March | 62% | 65/100 |
| April | 73% | 73/100 |
| May ★ | 78% | 77/100 |
| June | 71% | 71/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 58% | 62/100 |
| September | 67% | 68/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 67% | 69/100 |
| December | 66% | 67/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Would You Hold Still Please
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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Cibolo Creek Ranch
29.3 km away · Marfa · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Nearby spots in Texas
- Elephant Rock 29.5 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Blackwell School National Historic Site 43.1 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Fort Davis National Historic Site 72.9 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Persimmon Gap Draw hike 129.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Santa Elena Canyon Overlook 130.9 km · Sky Score 68/100