Observatorio de comedero de buitres

Sky Score 52/100≈ Bortle 3

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Observatorio de comedero de buitres is a scenic viewpoint in Extremadura with a measured darkness of 81/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 86% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 24/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Observatorio de comedero de buitres

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January47%46/100
February49%48/100
March43%44/100
April43%44/100
May54%51/100
June66%59/100
July ★86%72/100
August85%71/100
September64%58/100
October47%46/100
November39%42/100
December37%40/100

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

Where to stay near Observatorio de comedero de buitres: sleep under a dark sky

We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Observatorio de comedero de buitres for each.

80/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Casal Rural Buenos Aires

Sky darkness
80/100
To the spot
20.6 km
Location
Acebo
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78/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Hotel Rural La Fatela

Sky darkness
78/100
To the spot
18.9 km
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77/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Casa Rural La Barquilla

Sky darkness
77/100
To the spot
21.3 km
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Live prices around Acebo

Acebo is the closest base to Observatorio de comedero de buitres with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.

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Nearby spots in Extremadura

Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).