Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo

Sky Score 34/100≈ Bortle 3

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: 43/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 53%. 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

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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