Arandela

Sky Score 39/100≈ Bortle 3

Arandela is a scenic viewpoint in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 75/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 65% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 54/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 65%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Arandela

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%34/100
February32%34/100
March34%36/100
April33%35/100
May41%40/100
June44%41/100
July ★65%54/100
August65%54/100
September47%43/100
October38%38/100
November29%32/100
December25%30/100

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

Where to stay near Arandela

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 Trás-os-Montes & the North