Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé 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: 19/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 37%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26% | 39/100 |
| February | 28% | 40/100 |
| March | 27% | 39/100 |
| April | 32% | 43/100 |
| May | 28% | 40/100 |
| June | 31% | 42/100 |
| July | 44% | 52/100 |
| August ★ | 46% | 53/100 |
| September | 37% | 47/100 |
| October | 30% | 41/100 |
| November | 27% | 39/100 |
| December | 25% | 38/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé: 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 do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé for each.
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
94/100sky darkness at this stay
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Residência Mateus
Darkness: 94/100 · 5 km from Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé · Fajã Grande
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Casa do Zé da Laura
Darkness: 94/100 · 5.1 km from Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé
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Argonauta
Darkness: 94/100 · 5.1 km from Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé · Faja Grande
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Casa da Fajã
Darkness: 94/100 · 5.2 km from Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé · Fajã Grande
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Alojamentos Flores Island (Azores Lodge)
Darkness: 94/100 · 5.2 km from Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé · Fajã Grande
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Live prices around Fajã Grande
Fajã Grande is the closest base to Reserva Natural do Morro Alto e Pico da Sé 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.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Azores
- Área de Paisagem Protegida da Zona Central e Falésias da Costa Oeste 1.7 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Reserva Natural das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa 5.7 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Miradouro do Monte das Cruzes 5.9 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Reserva Natural do Ilhéu de Maria Vaz 6.6 km · Sky Score 43/100
- Monumento Natural da Rocha dos Bordões 7 km · Sky Score 43/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).