Monumento Natural Peña de Castril

Sky Score 45/100≈ Bortle 3

Monumento Natural Peña de Castril is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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: 58/100. 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 Monumento Natural Peña de Castril

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January45%39/100
February45%38/100
March46%39/100
April45%38/100
May59%47/100
June75%55/100
July ★90%64/100
August82%59/100
September61%48/100
October49%41/100
November45%39/100
December45%39/100

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

Where to stay near Monumento Natural Peña de Castril

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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