La Peña

Sky Score 46/100≈ Bortle 3

La Peña is a scenic viewpoint in Castilla-La Mancha 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 85% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 58/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at La Peña

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%43/100
February46%42/100
March45%41/100
April44%40/100
May57%48/100
June69%55/100
July ★85%64/100
August76%59/100
September53%46/100
October43%40/100
November44%40/100
December42%39/100

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

Where to stay near La Peña

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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