Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

Sky Score 36/100≈ Bortle 3

Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 71/100 (≈ 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 59% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 47/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 59%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%32/100
February31%32/100
March33%33/100
April31%32/100
May39%36/100
June39%37/100
July57%46/100
August ★59%48/100
September44%39/100
October37%35/100
November29%30/100
December26%29/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

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