Cárcavas de Marchal

Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4

Cárcavas de Marchal is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 63/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically July, when about 90% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 85%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Cárcavas de Marchal

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January53%39/100
February51%38/100
March50%38/100
April48%37/100
May63%44/100
June76%51/100
July ★90%58/100
August85%55/100
September67%46/100
October55%40/100
November54%40/100
December53%39/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Cárcavas de Marchal

Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep: stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.

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