Mirador de Puerto Peña

Sky Score 49/100≈ Bortle 3

Mirador de Puerto Peña is a scenic viewpoint in Extremadura 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 90% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 66/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 88%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Mirador de Puerto Peña

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%42/100
February52%45/100
March46%42/100
April49%43/100
May59%49/100
June73%57/100
July ★90%67/100
August88%66/100
September69%55/100
October51%44/100
November44%40/100
December40%38/100

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

Where to stay near Mirador de Puerto 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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