Thank you for joining us for Night Sky Month 2020!
The inaugural month-long celebration was a resounding success, with more than 18 community-focused proclamations and more than 20 events hosted both virtually and in-person by partners across the Hill Country. Stay tuned for updates on Night Sky Month 2021 – happening next October!

Proclamations:
With support from the Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky, the Bexar Audubon Society Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by Patsy Inglet, President. (August 13, 2020)
With support from the Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky, the Boerne Independent School District BISD Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by BISD Board President, Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper. (August 18, 2020)
The City of Dripping Springs, TX, City of Dripping Springs Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. (September 8, 2020)
With support from the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky, the City of Blanco, TX City of Blanco Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by Martin Sauceda, Mayor Pro-Tem. (September 9, 2020)
With support from the Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department and the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee, the City of Wimberley Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by the Wimberley City Council (September 17, 2020).
The City of Horseshoe Bay, TX, City of Horseshoe Bay, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by Mayor Cynthia Clinesmith. (September 22, 2020)
The City of Fredericksburg, TX, City of Fredericksburg, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by Mayor Gary Neffendorf. (September 21, 2020)
With support from Friends of the Hays County Night Sky, The city of Dripping Springs, and the Wimberley Valley Dark Sky Committee, the Hays County Commissioners Court signed the Hill Country Night Sky Month Proclamation (September 27, 2020).
With support from the Bandera County Friends of the Night Sky, Bandera County Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed. (September 28, 2020)
The Kerr County Commissioners Court, Kerr County Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by the Honorable Rob Kelly, Kerr County Judge.(September 28, 2020)
The Real County Commissioners Court, Real County Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by the Judge Bella A. Rubio (September 29, 2020)
With support from the Travis County Friends of the Night Sky, The City of Austin Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed. (October 1, 2020)
With support from the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky, the Comal County Commissioners Court, Comal County Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed. (October 1, 2020)
With support from the Comal County Friends of the Night Sky, the City of Garden Ridge, City of Garden Ridge Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed. (October 6, 2020)
With support from the Kerr County Friends of the Night Sky, the city of Ingram, TX, City of Ingram Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed. (October 6, 2020)
With support from the Kerr Country Friends of the Night Sky, UBarU Camp and Retreat Center Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed. (October 6, 2020)
With support from the Hays Country Friends of the Night Sky, the City of Buda Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by Mayor George Haehn. (October 7, 2020)
The City of Kerrville, City of Kerrville Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed by Kerrville Mayor Bill Blackburn.(October 14, 2020)
The Alamo Area Council of Governments, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The Bandera County Commissioners Court, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The Blanco County Commissioners Court, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The Kendall County Commissioners Court, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The Kerr County Commissioners Court, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The Travis County Commissioners Court, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The City of Boerne, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The City of Bulverde, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The City of Castroville, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The City of Gillespie, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The City of Johnson City, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The City of Kyle, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October 6, 2020)
The City of San Marcos, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The City of Spring Branch, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
The City of Wimberley, Night Sky Month Proclamation was signed (October, 2020)
Press Releases:
River Hill Neighborhood Association Hill Country Night Sky Month Press Release (September 30, 2020).
City of Kerrville Hill Country Night Sky Month Press Release (October 14, 2020).
Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky Blanco Market Days Press Release (October 17, 2020)
Night Sky Month in the News:
Celebrate the starry skies! (September 22, 2020).
October is Night Sky Month with plenty to see (September 25, 2020).
Gracias and do look up! (October 7, 2020).
Look up after dark to see the show (October 9, 2020)
Hill Country Alliance’s Inaugural Night Sky Month kicks off October with a Harvest Moon (October 12, 2020).
Two groups encourage lights out for human and bird benefits. (October 13, 2020).
Recent Night Sky News:
Jupiter and Saturn head for closest visible alignment in 800 years
Jupiter and Saturn head for closest visible alignment in 800 years On Dec. 21, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to be no more than a dime’s width apart in the…
JTEDC Board approves night skies lighting grant
JTEDC Board approves night skies lighting grant Board receives report on coalition of businesses The Board of the Junction Texas Economic Development Corporation (JTEDC) held its monthly meeting on December…
Texas community a shining example of coexisting with dark skies
A dark sky is important – it maintains wildlife and keeps the world’s eco-system balanced. Without it, everything is thrown off. Light pollution has even been linked to negative consequences…
Annette Lee to present keynote at 2020 global conference
We are very pleased to announce that Annette Lee will be a keynote speaker at the International Dark-Sky Association 2020 Global Conference. The virtual conference will take place on November…