Mirador de la Portilla del Almonte

Sky Score 54/100≈ Bortle 2

Mirador de la Portilla del Almonte is a scenic viewpoint in Extremadura with a measured darkness of 83/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 88% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 74/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 87%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Mirador de la Portilla del Almonte

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%48/100
February50%50/100
March44%46/100
April46%47/100
May56%54/100
June68%62/100
July ★88%75/100
August87%74/100
September65%60/100
October48%49/100
November43%45/100
December41%43/100

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

Where to stay near Mirador de la Portilla del Almonte

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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