Tenerife, Spain Stargazing Forecast

Tenerife, Spain (28.29°, -16.63°) · Updated 11:08 UTC
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BEST 21:00–06:00 (9h)
Partly cloudy with some clear gaps but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
19:58
Sunrise
06:28
Usable Hours
9/9
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus10° W
♂ Mars23° E
♄ Saturn64° S
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Stargazing in Tenerife, Spain

Tenerife is one of Europe's premier observing locations. The Teide Observatory at 2,390m on Mount Teide sits above the cloud inversion layer, enjoying Bortle 2–3 skies and some of the best seeing on Earth. The Canary Islands' 'Sea of Clouds' phenomenon means the summit is clear even when the coast is overcast. At 28.3°N, the southern sky is more accessible than from mainland Europe. The island holds Starlight Reserve certification.

Tenerife, Spain Stargazing FAQ

Why is Tenerife good for stargazing?∨
The Teide Observatory at 2,390m on Mount Teide sits above the cloud inversion layer, enjoying Bortle 2-3 skies and some of the best astronomical seeing on Earth. The island holds Starlight Reserve certification.
Can you see the Milky Way from Tenerife?∨
Yes — from Mount Teide and other high-altitude sites above the cloud layer, the Milky Way is spectacular. The Canary Islands' Sea of Clouds phenomenon means the summit is often clear even when the coast is overcast.
When is the best time to stargaze in Tenerife?∨
Summer offers the Milky Way galactic core overhead and the most reliable conditions above the cloud layer. Winter nights are longer. The Canaries enjoy good observing conditions year-round at altitude.

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