Monumento Natural das Portas de Ródão

Sky Score 39/100≈ Bortle 4

Monumento Natural das Portas de Ródão is a protected area in Alentejo with a measured darkness of 62/100 (≈ 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 83% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 54/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 84%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural das Portas de Ródão

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January47%36/100
February46%35/100
March44%34/100
April41%33/100
May53%39/100
June64%44/100
July ★83%54/100
August84%54/100
September63%44/100
October47%36/100
November41%33/100
December39%32/100

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

Where to stay near Monumento Natural das Portas de Ródão

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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