Parque Periurbano Dehesa del Mercadillo

Sky Score 37/100≈ Bortle 5National park

Parque Periurbano Dehesa del Mercadillo is a protected area in Andalusia with a measured darkness of 55/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically July, when about 93% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 48/100. 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 Parque Periurbano Dehesa del Mercadillo

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January49%32/100
February47%32/100
March47%32/100
April46%31/100
May61%38/100
June76%44/100
July ★93%52/100
August85%48/100
September67%40/100
October49%33/100
November51%33/100
December48%32/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Periurbano Dehesa del Mercadillo

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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