Miradouro Tio Domingos
Miradouro Tio Domingos 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 50% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 44/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 50%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Miradouro Tio Domingos
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 32/100 |
| February | 32% | 34/100 |
| March | 29% | 32/100 |
| April | 29% | 32/100 |
| May | 30% | 33/100 |
| June | 37% | 37/100 |
| July | 42% | 40/100 |
| August ★ | 50% | 44/100 |
| September | 43% | 40/100 |
| October | 33% | 34/100 |
| November | 32% | 34/100 |
| December | 30% | 33/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro Tio Domingos
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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Maia Guest House
2.6 km away · Maia · darkness at hotel: 70/100
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Alvarenga House
2.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 70/100
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Casa do Monte (AL-QUARTOS)
6.4 km away · Achadinha · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Cantinho da Ilha (AL)
6.7 km away · Achadinha · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Casa Poço Azul
6.9 km away · Achadinha · darkness at hotel: 74/100
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Casa dos Poetas
6.9 km away · Achadinha · darkness at hotel: 74/100
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Vista do Vale
8 km away · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Ribeira dos Caldeirões (AL)
8.1 km away · Achada · darkness at hotel: 73/100
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Nearby spots in Azores
- Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos 5.6 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Lagoa de São Brás 6.8 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida das Furnas 9 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Miradouro da Borda da Ladeira 12.6 km · Sky Score 36/100
- Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo 13.1 km · Sky Score 34/100