Ponta do Espigao

Sky Score 41/100≈ Bortle 2

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Ponta do Espigao is a scenic viewpoint in Azores with a measured darkness of 87/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically August, when about 49% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 22/100. The moon is 94% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 41%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Ponta do Espigao

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January28%37/100
February28%37/100
March29%38/100
April32%40/100
May34%41/100
June35%42/100
July45%49/100
August ★49%51/100
September41%46/100
October32%40/100
November29%37/100
December29%37/100

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

Where to stay near Ponta do Espigao: sleep under a dark sky

We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Ponta do Espigao for each.

83/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Casas Goulart - Adega do Canto

Sky darkness
83/100
To the spot
2.4 km

83/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Casa Adega Alto do Passinho

Sky darkness
83/100
To the spot
2.6 km

83/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Adega da Varanda Alta

Sky darkness
83/100
To the spot
2.6 km

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Live prices around Prainha

Prainha is the closest base to Ponta do Espigao with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.

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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).