Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua

Sky Score 39/100≈ Bortle 3

Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua is a protected area in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 70/100 (≈ 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 75% 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 75%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January30%31/100
February38%35/100
March38%35/100
April38%35/100
May47%40/100
June53%43/100
July ★75%56/100
August75%56/100
September54%44/100
October41%37/100
November28%30/100
December19%25/100

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

Where to stay near Parque Natural Regional do Vale do Tua

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