Serra do Larouco

Sky Score 37/100≈ Bortle 3

Serra do Larouco is a scenic viewpoint in Trás-os-Montes & the North with a measured darkness of 75/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically July, when about 58% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 49/100. The moon is 12% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Serra do Larouco

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January30%33/100
February31%33/100
March32%34/100
April32%34/100
May39%38/100
June39%38/100
July ★58%50/100
August58%50/100
September44%41/100
October37%37/100
November27%31/100
December26%30/100

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

Where to stay near Serra do Larouco

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