Lagoa de São Brás

Sky Score 36/100≈ Bortle 3

Lagoa de São Brás is a scenic viewpoint in Azores with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ 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 53% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 46/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 53%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Lagoa de São Brás

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%33/100
February33%34/100
March30%33/100
April30%33/100
May32%34/100
June39%38/100
July45%41/100
August ★53%46/100
September45%42/100
October33%35/100
November32%34/100
December31%33/100

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

Where to stay near Lagoa de São Brás

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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