Parque Natural do Douro Internacional

Sky Score 42/100≈ Bortle 3

Parque Natural do Douro Internacional is a protected area in Serra da Estrela & Centro with a measured darkness of 70/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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 80% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 59/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 81%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural do Douro Internacional

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January38%35/100
February43%38/100
March39%36/100
April41%37/100
May49%41/100
June57%46/100
July ★80%59/100
August81%59/100
September61%48/100
October46%40/100
November33%32/100
December26%28/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural do Douro Internacional

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