Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa

Sky Score 43/100≈ Bortle 2

Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa is a protected area in Azores with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically August, when about 46% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 53/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 46%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January26%39/100
February28%40/100
March27%39/100
April32%43/100
May28%40/100
June31%42/100
July44%52/100
August ★46%53/100
September37%47/100
October30%41/100
November27%39/100
December25%38/100

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

Where to stay near Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa

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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