Miradouro do Carrascalinho

Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 3

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

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: 21/100. The moon is 99% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 60%. 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: sleep under a dark sky

We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Miradouro do Carrascalinho for each.

76/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Quinta dos Baldo

Sky darkness
76/100
To the spot
8.9 km
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Live prices around Freixo de Espada à Cinta

Freixo de Espada à Cinta is the closest base to Miradouro do Carrascalinho with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.

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Nearby spots in Trás-os-Montes & the North

Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).