Miradouro da Serra da Ossa

Sky Score 49/100≈ Bortle 3

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Miradouro da Serra da Ossa is a scenic viewpoint in Alentejo with a measured darkness of 75/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically August, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 25/100. The moon is 95% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 65%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Miradouro da Serra da Ossa

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January50%45/100
February49%44/100
March46%43/100
April44%42/100
May55%48/100
June66%54/100
July81%64/100
August ★83%65/100
September65%54/100
October48%44/100
November47%43/100
December43%41/100

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

Where to stay near Miradouro da Serra da Ossa: 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 Serra da Ossa for each.

77/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Monte das Fontes

Sky darkness
77/100
To the spot
3.9 km
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75/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Convento São Paulo Hotel Rural

Sky darkness
75/100
To the spot
1 km
Location
Redondo
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Live prices around Redondo

Redondo is the closest base to Miradouro da Serra da Ossa 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).