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Bortle 2 ★ Starlight Reserve & Tourist Destination 📍 Catalonia, Spain

Montsec Astronomical Park

42.0250000° N, 0.7300000° E • Elevation: 1570m

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🌌 About This Observing Location

Catalan mountain range renowned across southern Europe for atmospheric stability and low humidity, shielding it from coastal light.

Bortle Scale Class 2
Elevation 1570 m
Latitude 42.025°
Longitude 0.73°

☁️ 4-Night Stargazing Cloud Forecast

Updated hourly via Open-Meteo
Wed, Nov 4
68%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:47
Sunrise: 07:33
Overcast Sky
Thu, Nov 5
50%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:46
Sunrise: 07:34
Fair Sky
Fri, Nov 6
23%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:45
Sunrise: 07:35
Optimal Sky
Sat, Nov 7
63%
Avg Night Cloud
Sunset: 17:44
Sunrise: 07:37
Overcast Sky

✨ Darkness & Sky Quality

Class 2: Truly dark site with negligible glow.

Naked-Eye Limiting Mag: 7.1 – 7.5 mag
Milky Way Visibility: Brilliant with complex structures
Zodiacal Light: Distinct in spring/autumn

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