Mirador Las Peñitas

Sky Score 46/100≈ Bortle 3

Mirador Las Peñitas is a scenic viewpoint in Canary Islands with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ 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 December, when about 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 47/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 17% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Mirador Las Peñitas

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January58%48/100
February57%47/100
March54%46/100
April53%45/100
May50%43/100
June47%42/100
July55%46/100
August58%48/100
September57%47/100
October56%47/100
November56%47/100
December ★61%50/100

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

Where to stay near Mirador Las Peñitas

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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