Castelo

Sky Score 38/100≈ Bortle 3

Castelo is a scenic viewpoint in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 73/100 (≈ 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 August, when about 64% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 51/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 64%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Castelo

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January32%33/100
February32%33/100
March34%34/100
April31%33/100
May40%38/100
June42%39/100
July62%51/100
August ★64%52/100
September46%42/100
October37%36/100
November29%31/100
December26%30/100

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

Where to stay near Castelo

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