Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 70/100 (≈ 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 53% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 17/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 45%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31% | 31/100 |
| February | 33% | 32/100 |
| March | 30% | 31/100 |
| April | 30% | 31/100 |
| May | 32% | 32/100 |
| June | 39% | 36/100 |
| July | 45% | 39/100 |
| August ★ | 53% | 43/100 |
| September | 45% | 39/100 |
| October | 33% | 33/100 |
| November | 32% | 32/100 |
| December | 31% | 31/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo: 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 Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo for each.
69/100sky darkness at this stay
Pestana Bahia Praia
- Sky darkness
- 69/100
- To the spot
- 5.7 km
- Location
- Vila Franca do Campo
67/100sky darkness at this stay
67/100sky darkness at this stay
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Vila Bela
Darkness: 67/100 · 6.4 km from Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo · Água de Pau
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ANC Resort - Quinta do Mirante
Darkness: 67/100 · 6.6 km from Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo · Água de Pau
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Maia residence
Darkness: 64/100 · 6.3 km from Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo · Água de Pau
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Convento de São Francisco
Darkness: 64/100 · 6.3 km from Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo
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CK Events
Darkness: 64/100 · 6.4 km from Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo
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Live prices around Água de Pau
Água de Pau is the closest base to Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo 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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Nearby spots in Azores
- Monumento Natural da Caldeira Velha 2.8 km · Sky Score 33/100
- Miradouro Tio Domingos 13.1 km · Sky Score 35/100
- Área de Paisagem Protegida das Furnas 13.4 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Monumento Natural da Gruta do Carvão 18.4 km · Sky Score 26/100
- Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos 18.5 km · Sky Score 35/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).