Park and animals

Sky Score 45/100≈ Bortle 3

Park and animals is a scenic viewpoint in Alentejo with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 68% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 53/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 68%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Park and animals

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January49%43/100
February47%42/100
March45%40/100
April44%40/100
May56%47/100
June62%50/100
July67%53/100
August ★68%54/100
September63%51/100
October49%43/100
November49%43/100
December45%40/100

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

Where to stay near Park and animals

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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