Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha

Sky Score 33/100≈ Bortle 4

Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 67/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 53% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 41/100. 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 Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%30/100
February33%31/100
March30%30/100
April30%30/100
May32%31/100
June39%35/100
July45%38/100
August ★53%42/100
September45%38/100
October33%31/100
November32%31/100
December31%30/100

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

Where to stay near Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha

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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