Serra do Barroso

Sky Score 38/100≈ Bortle 3

Serra do Barroso 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 July, when about 65% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 52/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 65%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Serra do Barroso

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%32/100
February32%33/100
March34%34/100
April33%33/100
May41%38/100
June44%40/100
July ★65%52/100
August65%52/100
September47%42/100
October38%36/100
November29%31/100
December25%29/100

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

Where to stay near Serra do Barroso

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