Monumento Natural Los Barruecos

Sky Score 45/100≈ Bortle 4

Monumento Natural Los Barruecos is a protected area in Extremadura with a measured darkness of 68/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 89% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 60/100. 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 Monumento Natural Los Barruecos

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%40/100
February53%42/100
March48%39/100
April48%40/100
May57%45/100
June69%51/100
July ★89%62/100
August87%61/100
September68%51/100
October50%41/100
November45%38/100
December40%35/100

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

Where to stay near Monumento Natural Los Barruecos

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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