Parque Natural de las Lagunas de Ruidera

Sky Score 49/100≈ Bortle 3

Parque Natural de las Lagunas de Ruidera is a protected area in Castilla-La Mancha 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 91% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 64/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 85%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural de las Lagunas de Ruidera

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%43/100
February49%44/100
March48%43/100
April44%41/100
May59%50/100
June73%58/100
July ★91%68/100
August85%65/100
September64%53/100
October51%45/100
November46%42/100
December45%41/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural de las Lagunas de Ruidera

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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