Salto del Gitano

Sky Score 52/100≈ Bortle 3

Salto del Gitano is a scenic viewpoint in Extremadura with a measured darkness of 78/100 (≈ 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 89% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 69/100. 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 Salto del Gitano

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%45/100
February53%48/100
March48%45/100
April49%46/100
May58%52/100
June69%59/100
July ★89%71/100
August87%70/100
September67%57/100
October50%47/100
November44%43/100
December40%40/100

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

Where to stay near Salto del Gitano

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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