Monumento Natural da Gruta do Carvão

Sky Score 26/100≈ Bortle 5

Monumento Natural da Gruta do Carvão is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 52/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically August, when about 56% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 33/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural da Gruta do Carvão

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January32%24/100
February33%24/100
March32%24/100
April33%24/100
May35%25/100
June42%28/100
July49%31/100
August ★56%34/100
September48%30/100
October34%25/100
November33%24/100
December31%23/100

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

Where to stay near Monumento Natural da Gruta do Carvão

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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