Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Sky Score 53/100≈ Bortle 3

Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ 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 89% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 62/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 81%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January58%49/100
February57%48/100
March53%46/100
April50%45/100
May62%52/100
June77%60/100
July89%67/100
August81%63/100
September65%53/100
October56%48/100
November61%51/100
December57%49/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

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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