Community · TX, US
Jonestown, Texas
Jonestown, Texas is a small city near Lake Travis in Travis County, designated an International Dark Sky Community in 2023. The city website links to a Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy page, and City Hall is at 18649 FM 1431, Suite 4A, 512-267-3243. It names no public viewing site, so ask the city about stargazing.
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| Type | Community |
| State / Province | TX |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Jonestown |
| Certified | 2023 |
| Coordinates | 30.4811, -97.9341 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/jonestown-texas/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:25 AM CST. Sets 5:10 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
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