Stargazing at StarHill Farms
Trade the city lights for starlights @StarHill Farms
Sunset at StarHill Farms. #nofilter
Let’s not forget, “The stars at night are big and bright, (CLAP, CLAP, CLAP, CLAP) deep in the heart of Texas. And, of course, that means at StarHill Farms!
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, here’s a link to the Texas song everyone knows by heart around here.
But yes, many people travel to StarHill Farms specifically to stargaze. And by stargazing, we don’t mean you need to bring your telescope, but hey, why not? If that’s your thing!
Stargazing can be a pretty fun excuse to sit outside with friends and family and watch something beautiful together. Remember to bring warm beverages or a glass of wine, snacks and a blanket to really cozy-up.
Every one of StarHill Farm’s accommodations offers seating to watch the stars at night. Pictured above is the firepit and adirondack chairs perfect for stargazing outside The Ranch House.
Planning a trip around stargazing is fun and surprisingly easy to plan for. The main things to consider are moonphase and cloudiness.
Plan to go closer to a new moon so the stars are easier to see, and aren’t being washed out by the moon’s brightness. Also look for a clear night, where the clouds won’t get in the way either.
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If you’d like to get a bit more advanced, you can plan around meteor showers and constellations. Look up what meteor showers are going on via sites like Meteor Shower Calendar or The American Meteor Society. Meteor showers are where you see several shooting stars.
If you’re wondering what constellations are overhead you can take stargazing to the next level by learning about the constellations that are around you in real time with apps like Sky View (free), Star Walk or Solar Walk.
Sky View app image
For more general learning about space, we have to honor our friends in Houston, mentioning the NASA app, an essential to seeing what’s new in space exploration.
4 Step StarGazing Travel Plan:
Here’s how to plan a Stargazing Trip to StarHill Farms!
Plan to travel on dates when there’s a new moon
Check the forecast and plan to travel when the skies are clear at night.
Find out when meteor showers shower are, and travel to the farm on those days to increase the chances to see shooting stars
Get educated! Study up about space with the NASA app or use apps like Sky View (free), Star Walk, or Solar Walk to see where the planets, space stations and constellations are overhead, in real time.