Riscos de La Mérica

Sky Score 58/100≈ Bortle 3

Riscos de La Mérica 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 July, when about 90% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 66/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 17% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 88%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Riscos de La Mérica

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January69%56/100
February72%57/100
March70%56/100
April69%56/100
May73%58/100
June78%61/100
July ★90%68/100
August88%67/100
September75%59/100
October65%53/100
November62%52/100
December67%54/100

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

Where to stay near Riscos de La Mérica

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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