Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão

Sky Score 35/100≈ Bortle 3

Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão is a protected area 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 48% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 43/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 48%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Monumento Natural do Algar do Carvão

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January29%32/100
February28%31/100
March30%32/100
April32%34/100
May34%35/100
June35%35/100
July42%40/100
August ★48%43/100
September41%39/100
October32%33/100
November29%32/100
December29%32/100

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

Where to stay near Monumento Natural do Algar 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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