Parque Natural do Alvão

Sky Score 33/100≈ Bortle 4

Parque Natural do Alvão is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 66% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 46/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural do Alvão

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%29/100
February35%31/100
March34%30/100
April33%30/100
May42%34/100
June44%35/100
July64%46/100
August ★66%47/100
September48%37/100
October38%32/100
November27%26/100
December21%24/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural do Alvão

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