Parque Natural de Montesinho

Sky Score 41/100≈ Bortle 3

Parque Natural de Montesinho is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ 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 79% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural de Montesinho

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January41%36/100
February41%37/100
March39%35/100
April40%36/100
May48%41/100
June56%44/100
July ★79%57/100
August77%57/100
September58%46/100
October44%38/100
November36%34/100
December32%31/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural de Montesinho

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