Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de Erques

Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4

Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de Erques is a protected area in Canary Islands with a measured darkness of 60/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 86% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 51/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 17% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 82%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de Erques

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January62%42/100
February63%42/100
March63%42/100
April62%42/100
May67%44/100
June73%47/100
July ★86%53/100
August82%51/100
September69%45/100
October57%39/100
November55%38/100
December59%41/100

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

Where to stay near Paisaje Protegido del Barranco de Erques

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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