Mirador El Cardenillo

Sky Score 46/100≈ Bortle 3

Mirador El Cardenillo 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 86% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 62/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 83%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Mirador El Cardenillo

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January46%42/100
February46%42/100
March41%38/100
April43%40/100
May53%45/100
June65%53/100
July86%65/100
August83%63/100
September62%51/100
October45%41/100
November37%36/100
December41%38/100

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

Where to stay near Mirador El Cardenillo

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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