Miradouro Fojo do Lobo de Xertelo
Miradouro Fojo do Lobo de Xertelo is a scenic viewpoint in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ 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 Miradouro Fojo do Lobo de Xertelo
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 32% | 33/100 |
| February | 32% | 33/100 |
| March | 34% | 34/100 |
| April | 31% | 32/100 |
| May | 40% | 38/100 |
| June | 42% | 38/100 |
| July | 62% | 50/100 |
| August ★ | 64% | 51/100 |
| September | 46% | 41/100 |
| October | 37% | 36/100 |
| November | 29% | 31/100 |
| December | 26% | 29/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Miradouro Fojo do Lobo de Xertelo
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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Hotel Rural Misarela
4.4 km away · Ferral · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Sebastião da Barca House
4.5 km away · Pincães · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Residencial Sol Rio
7 km away · Paradela · darkness at hotel: 73/100
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Bela Vista
8.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 74/100
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Casa da Gaiteira
8.2 km away · Vieira do Minho · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Casa da Gaiteira - Turismo Rural
8.2 km away · darkness at hotel: 66/100
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Casa Albelo do Gerês
8.3 km away · Outeiro · darkness at hotel: 74/100
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Casa Lopes
8.7 km away · darkness at hotel: 65/100
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Nearby spots in Trás-os-Montes & the North
- Área de Proteção Total do Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês 9 km · Sky Score 37/100
- Castelo 10.1 km · Sky Score 38/100
- Miradouro da Cascata de Pitões das Júnias (Norte) 11.8 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Serra do Barroso 14.6 km · Sky Score 38/100
- Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês 18.7 km · Sky Score 36/100