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City leaders have worked toward this goal since 2021. Other Central Texas cities and towns that are dark sky communities include Bee Cave, Blanco, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Horseshoe Bay and Wimberley.

Wimberley's latest nomination could mean even more people could be coming to town for the total solar eclipse passing through Central Texas in April. City officials hope this title brings awareness to dark sky preservation in the area.

Stargazers, get ready for something spectacular on Thursday. The annual Perseid meteor shower, already one of the most reliably impressive celestial events, promises to be especially good this year.