Falla de Nigüelas

Sky Score 43/100≈ Bortle 4

Falla de Nigüelas is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 61/100 (≈ 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: 52/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 82%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Falla de Nigüelas

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January55%39/100
February53%38/100
March50%37/100
April48%36/100
May62%42/100
June77%50/100
July ★90%56/100
August82%52/100
September66%44/100
October53%38/100
November57%40/100
December55%39/100

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

Where to stay near Falla de Nigüelas

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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