Miradouro do Carrascalinho

Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 3

Miradouro do Carrascalinho is a scenic viewpoint in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ 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: 61/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Miradouro do Carrascalinho

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January36%36/100
February42%40/100
March39%38/100
April41%39/100
May49%44/100
June57%49/100
July ★80%62/100
August80%62/100
September60%50/100
October45%42/100
November31%33/100
December24%29/100

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

Where to stay near Miradouro do Carrascalinho

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