Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha

Sky Score 40/100≈ Bortle 4

Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha is a protected area in Serra da Estrela & Centro 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 July, when about 84% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 84%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January44%35/100
February44%35/100
March40%33/100
April39%33/100
May51%39/100
June63%45/100
July ★84%56/100
August84%56/100
September62%44/100
October44%35/100
November38%32/100
December36%31/100

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

Where to stay near Paisagem Protegida Regional da Serra da Gardunha

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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Nearby spots in Serra da Estrela & Centro