Monumento Natural da Pedreira do Campo, do Figueiral e Prainha

Sky Score 34/100≈ Bortle 4

Monumento Natural da Pedreira do Campo, do Figueiral e Prainha is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ 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 56% 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 56%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural da Pedreira do Campo, do Figueiral e Prainha

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January27%29/100
February32%31/100
March31%31/100
April32%31/100
May34%32/100
June43%37/100
July51%42/100
August ★56%45/100
September46%39/100
October32%32/100
November34%32/100
December30%30/100

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

Where to stay near Monumento Natural da Pedreira do Campo, do Figueiral e Prainha

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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