La Palma, Spain Stargazing Forecast

La Palma, Spain (28.68°, -17.76°) · Updated 12:09 UTC
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Worth a short session
BEST 21:00–06:00 (9h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
20:03
Sunrise
06:31
Usable Hours
9/9
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus10° W
♂ Mars23° E
♄ Saturn64° S
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Stargazing in La Palma, Spain

La Palma hosts the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory at 2,426m — home to the Gran Telescopio Canarias, the world's largest single-aperture optical telescope. The island has some of the strictest light-pollution laws in the world, resulting in Bortle 1–2 skies that are among the finest on Earth. The combination of stable Atlantic air, high altitude, and legal protection makes La Palma a world-class astrophotography destination. The caldera rim provides a natural windbreak for observing.

La Palma, Spain Stargazing FAQ

Why is La Palma famous for astronomy?∨
La Palma hosts the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory at 2,426m, home to the Gran Telescopio Canarias — the world's largest single-aperture optical telescope. The island has some of the strictest light-pollution laws in the world.
How dark are the skies on La Palma?∨
La Palma achieves Bortle 1-2 — among the finest skies on Earth. The combination of stable Atlantic air, high altitude, minimal light pollution, and legal sky protection makes it a world-class astrophotography destination.
Can tourists visit the observatory on La Palma?∨
The Roque de los Muchachos Observatory offers guided daytime tours. For stargazing, numerous operators run evening sessions at altitude with telescopes. The caldera rim and other high-altitude viewpoints are freely accessible.

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