Is the Sunset Worth It in Big Bend National Park, TX?
One of the darkest Bortle 1 skies in North America, paired with Chisos Mountains relief and Santa Elena Canyon desert twilight.
Nearly cloudless — clear but flat.
All 3 Photography Windows in Big Bend National Park Today
Sunset Outlook
Nearly cloudless — clear but flat.
Sunrise Outlook
Horizon is sealed toward the sun — the deck won't light.
Milky Way Outlook
Heavy cloud cover will obscure the sky and block the galactic core completely.
Atmospheric & Horizon Profile · Big Bend National Park, TX
One of the darkest Bortle 1 skies in North America, paired with Chisos Mountains relief and Santa Elena Canyon desert twilight.
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