Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo

Sky Score 34/100≈ Bortle 3

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

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%31/100
February33%32/100
March30%31/100
April30%31/100
May32%32/100
June39%36/100
July45%39/100
August ★53%43/100
September45%39/100
October33%33/100
November32%32/100
December31%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

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Pestana Bahia Praia

Sky darkness
69/100
To the spot
5.7 km
Location
Vila Franca do Campo

67/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Quinta do Mar

Sky darkness
67/100
To the spot
6.2 km
Location
Caloura, Agua de Pau

67/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Apartamentos da Galé

Sky darkness
67/100
To the spot
6.3 km

More stays nearby

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