Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena

Sky Score 43/100≈ Bortle 4

Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena is a protected area in Algarve with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ 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 89% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 85%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January51%39/100
February49%38/100
March49%38/100
April46%36/100
May60%43/100
June72%50/100
July ★89%58/100
August85%56/100
September69%48/100
October52%39/100
November51%39/100
December46%37/100

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

Where to stay near Paisagem Protegida Local da Rocha da Pena

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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