Pico de la naranja

Sky Score 54/100≈ Bortle 3

Pico de la naranja is a scenic viewpoint in Canary Islands with a measured darkness of 73/100 (≈ 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 86% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 63/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 17% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 84%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Pico de la naranja

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January63%52/100
February64%52/100
March64%52/100
April61%50/100
May63%52/100
June71%56/100
July ★86%65/100
August84%64/100
September72%56/100
October62%51/100
November58%49/100
December62%51/100

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

Where to stay near Pico de la naranja

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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