Miradouro da Luz
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Miradouro da Luz is a scenic viewpoint in Alentejo with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ 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 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 22/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 67%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Miradouro da Luz
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 44/100 |
| February | 50% | 44/100 |
| March | 48% | 43/100 |
| April | 45% | 41/100 |
| May | 57% | 48/100 |
| June | 68% | 55/100 |
| July ★ | 85% | 65/100 |
| August | 85% | 65/100 |
| September | 67% | 54/100 |
| October | 50% | 44/100 |
| November | 49% | 44/100 |
| December | 45% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro da Luz: 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 Miradouro da Luz for each.
79/100sky darkness at this stay
78/100sky darkness at this stay
Casa Nossa - Lake Farmhouse José Avillez
- Sky darkness
- 78/100
- To the spot
- 5.2 km
- Location
- Campinho
78/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Herdade dos Delgados
Darkness: 70/100 · 5.2 km from Miradouro da Luz · Mourão
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Herdade dos Delgados
Darkness: 70/100 · 5.2 km from Miradouro da Luz
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Casa dos Lacerdas
Darkness: 68/100 · 5.4 km from Miradouro da Luz · Mourão
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Guest House da Vila
Darkness: 68/100 · 5.4 km from Miradouro da Luz · Mourão
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Casa Esquivel
Darkness: 68/100 · 5.6 km from Miradouro da Luz
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Live prices around Mourão
Mourão is the closest base to Miradouro da Luz 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.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Alentejo
- Miradouro de Bugalho 37.9 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Ponte sobre a Ribeira de Machede 41.9 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Perímetro Florestal da Contenda 42.9 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Miradouro da Serra da Ossa 47 km · Sky Score 49/100
- Miradouro do Pulo do Lobo 63.7 km · Sky Score 54/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).