Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo

Sky Score 41/100≈ Bortle 4

Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo is a protected area in Madeira with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 76% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 51/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 17% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%37/100
February52%40/100
March48%37/100
April47%37/100
May55%41/100
June61%44/100
July75%51/100
August ★76%52/100
September62%44/100
October49%38/100
November50%38/100
December47%37/100

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

Where to stay near Paisagem Protegida da Ponta do Pargo

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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