Thursday
66Borderline
City stargazing forecast
Should I go stargazing in Marfa tonight?
Borderline tonight
Only as a backup. Marfa is borderline tonight, so compare nearby map options before driving.
Marfa is a classic West Texas dark-sky destination where planning around wind and cloud windows matters.
Check this page before departure to align your session with the strongest conditions.
State: Texas
Tonight score: 66 (Borderline)
Best window: Tuesday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT
Main limiter: Conditions are mixed; local pockets may vary.
Why tonight
Decision factors that drive the score
Conditions are mixed; local pockets may vary is the main factor tonight.
Clouds: 5%
Moon interference: 4%
Darkness: 70%
Light pollution: Moderate
Darkness class: B3
Good dark sky. Milky Way visible with contrast loss.
Before you go
Execution checklist for this location
- Use the Tuesday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT window, not the whole night.
- Check the local map before leaving.
- Confirm access, parking, gate hours, and weather close to departure.
- Pick an alternate nearby option before you leave.
Best nights this week
Marfa planning strip
Tonight is borderline; later-week scores are planning signals and still need a same-day check.
Great 90-100Good 80-89Conditional 68-79Borderline 55-67Skip 0-54
Friday
64Borderline
Saturday
62Borderline
Sunday
61Borderline
Monday
58Borderline
Tuesday
62Borderline
Wednesday
64Borderline
FAQ
Marfa quick planning guidance
Is Marfa a strong candidate tonight?
Conditions are mixed, so this is more timing-sensitive tonight.
What is the biggest limiter tonight?
Conditions are mixed; local pockets may vary is the main factor tonight. Compare nearby options before driving if your margin is tight.