Morro de la Cruz

Sky Score 48/100≈ Bortle 3

Morro de la Cruz is a scenic viewpoint in Canary Islands 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 December, when about 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 49/100. 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 Morro de la Cruz

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January58%49/100
February57%49/100
March54%47/100
April53%46/100
May50%45/100
June47%43/100
July55%47/100
August58%49/100
September57%49/100
October56%48/100
November56%48/100
December ★61%51/100

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

Where to stay near Morro de la Cruz

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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