Community · TX, US
Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg, Texas is a Hill Country town designated an International Dark Sky Community in 2020. Visitors usually head to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, which holds star parties, or Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, a Dark Sky Park since 2021. Reserve a day pass for Enchanted Rock ahead of time and arrive before sunset.
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| Type | Community |
| State / Province | TX |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Fredericksburg |
| Certified | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 30.2752, -98.8720 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/fredericksburg-texas-dark-sky-community/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:28 AM CST. Sets 5:14 PM CST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
5 nearest dark sky places
- Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park · 24 km (15 mi)
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area · 26 km (16 mi)
- Blanco, Texas · 45 km (28 mi)
- UBarU Camp and Retreat Center · 50 km (31 mi)
- Horseshoe Bay, Texas · 57 km (35 mi)