Reserva Natural do Ilhéu de Maria Vaz

Sky Score 43/100≈ Bortle 2

Reserva Natural do Ilhéu de Maria Vaz is a scenic viewpoint 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 do Ilhéu de Maria Vaz

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 do Ilhéu de Maria Vaz

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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