Stargazing in Portugal
Stargazing in Madeira: 3 dark-sky spots, rated by data
We measured the night sky over every one of these spots: satellite radiance, skyglow from surrounding cities, and ten years of cloud climatology (how the Sky Score works). The darkest sky in Madeira scores 41/100.
All Madeira spots, darkest first
| # | Spot | Sky Score | Darkness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do PargoPark / protected area | 41/100 | ≈ Bortle 4 |
| 2 | Paisagem Protegida do Cabo GirãoPark / protected area | 29/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
| 3 | Rede de Áreas Marinhas Protegidas do Porto SantoPark / protected area | 29/100 | ≈ Bortle 5 |
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