Monumento Natural Cueva del Gato

Sky Score 43/100≈ Bortle 4

Monumento Natural Cueva del Gato is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ 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 93% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 56/100. 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 Monumento Natural Cueva del Gato

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January49%38/100
February47%37/100
March47%37/100
April46%36/100
May61%44/100
June76%51/100
July ★93%60/100
August85%56/100
September67%47/100
October49%38/100
November51%39/100
December48%37/100

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

Where to stay near Monumento Natural Cueva del Gato

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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