Los Peñones

Sky Score 48/100≈ Bortle 3

Los Peñones is a scenic viewpoint in Castilla-La Mancha with a measured darkness of 77/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 80% 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 70%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Los Peñones

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%45/100
February45%43/100
March47%45/100
April45%43/100
May57%50/100
June69%58/100
July ★80%65/100
August70%58/100
September47%44/100
October41%40/100
November46%43/100
December43%42/100

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

Where to stay near Los Peñones

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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Nearby spots in Castilla-La Mancha