Mirador del Estrecho

Sky Score 56/100≈ Bortle 2

Mirador del Estrecho is a scenic viewpoint in Extremadura with a measured darkness of 87/100 (≈ 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: 77/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 86%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Mirador del Estrecho

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January46%49/100
February49%52/100
March43%48/100
April45%49/100
May56%56/100
June68%65/100
July88%79/100
August86%77/100
September64%62/100
October48%50/100
November42%46/100
December38%44/100

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

Where to stay near Mirador del Estrecho

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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