Dallas, US Clear Sky Chart

Dallas, US (32.78°, -96.8°) · Updated 04:35 CDT
54
Mixed
low confidence ⓘ
low · Forecast stability

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Worth a short session
BEST 20:00–23:00 (3h)
Mostly clear skies with moderate moon interference. Some haze, so transparency is slightly reduced. Conditions are changeable, so check again closer to the time.
Sunset
18:39
Sunrise
07:42
Usable Hours
7/11
Moon
87%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars58° E
♃ Jupiter52° E
♄ Saturn59° S
⛢ Uranus78° S
♆ Neptune57° S
Sky darkness
City sky (Bortle 8-9)
SQM 16.9, estimated from satellite night lights. A property of the place, separate from tonight’s score. How we estimate this
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Stargazing in Dallas, US

The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex spreads Bortle 8 light pollution across a huge area, but rural North Texas darkens to Bortle 4 within an hour, and the Texas Hill Country to the south-west reaches Bortle 3. Dedicated observers head further to the Big Bend region — some of the darkest skies in the continental US. North Texas weather is variable, with humid Gulf air and spring storms, but autumn and winter high-pressure systems bring clear, stable nights. At 32.8°N, the southern sky is well placed for summer Milky Way views.

Dallas, US Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Dallas?∨
Rural North Texas reaches Bortle 4 within an hour. The Texas Hill Country to the south-west is darker (Bortle 3), and the Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus near Crowell is a popular dark-sky site for the DFW astronomy community.
Is Dallas good for stargazing?∨
The metroplex itself has heavy Bortle 8 light pollution, but the surrounding plains darken steadily and Texas has some superb dark-sky destinations within a longer drive, including Big Bend — among the darkest skies in the lower 48.
When is the best time to stargaze near Dallas?∨
Autumn and winter high-pressure systems bring the clearest, most stable skies. Spring brings storms; summer is hot and often humid. The Milky Way core is best from late spring through autumn.