Piedra del Mediodia
Piedra del Mediodia 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 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Piedra del Mediodia
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 43/100 |
| February | 45% | 41/100 |
| March | 48% | 43/100 |
| April | 45% | 41/100 |
| May | 57% | 48/100 |
| June | 69% | 55/100 |
| July ★ | 81% | 62/100 |
| August | 71% | 56/100 |
| September | 48% | 43/100 |
| October | 44% | 40/100 |
| November | 48% | 42/100 |
| December | 44% | 40/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Piedra del Mediodia
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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Alojamiento Rural Avenjucar
12.6 km away · Tolosa · darkness at hotel: 71/100
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Hostal-Restaurante El Júcar
14.7 km away · Alcalá del Júcar · darkness at hotel: 63/100
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Hotel Pelayo
14.8 km away · Alcalá del Júcar · darkness at hotel: 63/100
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Hotel Spa Eliá
15 km away · Alcalá del Júcar · darkness at hotel: 63/100
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Hostal d'Ernes
15.2 km away · Alcalá del Júcar · darkness at hotel: 63/100
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Hostal Stop
16.9 km away · Alpera · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Xuq
23.2 km away · Jorquera · darkness at hotel: 73/100
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Casa Rural La Herradura
24.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 74/100
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Nearby spots in Castilla-La Mancha
- Mirador de Jorquera 20.1 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Los Peñones 24.6 km · Sky Score 48/100
- zorro 31.4 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Mirador del Charco Azul 36.1 km · Sky Score 46/100
- Los Carceles 38.6 km · Sky Score 49/100