Park · TX, US
South Llano River State Park
South Llano River State Park near Junction, Texas, is an International Dark Sky Park, certified in 2017. Most campsites have water and electricity, and there are six walk-in sites and five primitive hike-in sites. Day visitors can stay late to stargaze by paying the night activity fee, and stargazing programs are posted on the park's events page.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | TX |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Junction |
| Certified | 2017 |
| Coordinates | 30.4261, -99.8002 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/south-llano-river-state-park-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:33 AM CST. Sets 5:17 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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