Reserve · TX, US
Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve
The Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve spans more than 15,000 square miles of Texas and Mexico and was certified in 2022. It links parks, towns and protected lands on both sides of the Rio Grande around better outdoor lighting. The reserve website carries a visiting guide and a stargazing experiences page for planning a trip.
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| Type | Reserve |
| State / Province | TX |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Fort Davis |
| Certified | 2022 |
| Coordinates | 30.5892, -103.8950 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/greater-big-bend-international-dark-sky-reserve/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:50 AM CST. Sets 5:34 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
- Big Bend Ranch State Park · 119 km (74 mi)
- Black Gap Wildlife Management Area · 150 km (93 mi)
- Big Bend National Park · 155 km (96 mi)
- Devils River State Natural Area, Del Norte Unit · 294 km (182 mi)
- South Llano River State Park · 393 km (244 mi)