Fajã de São João

Sky Score 42/100≈ Bortle 2

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Fajã de São João is a scenic viewpoint in Azores with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically August, when about 49% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 25/100. The moon is 88% lit and above the horizon 88% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 41%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Fajã de São João

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January28%38/100
February28%37/100
March29%38/100
April33%40/100
May35%42/100
June35%43/100
July45%49/100
August ★49%52/100
September41%46/100
October32%40/100
November29%38/100
December28%38/100

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

Where to stay near Fajã de São João: 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 Fajã de São João for each.

89/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Abrigo da Cascata

Sky darkness
89/100
To the spot
5.5 km
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Live prices around Calheta

Calheta is the closest base to Fajã de São João 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).