Maspalomas, San Mateo, or Tejeda · 1938m

Mirador Astronómico del Pico de los Pozos de la Nieve

An official 1,938-metre summit astronomy viewpoint with a broad horizon over central Gran Canaria.

Promising skies. Check access first.

Forecast availableSky conditions onlyAccess documented and arrival mapped

Sunset 20:58Astronomical dark 22:28Sunrise 07:18

100Excellent

Moon for the selected night

Waxing crescent

37% · Below horizon

37%

Excellent

Cloud

Wind 7.7 km/h

Excellent

Rain chance

Visibility 49 km

Good

Humidity

42% · 15°C

Visibility 49 km

Sun, 19 Jul

Checks before departure

The altitude and coordinate are official; wind, cold, wildfire, GC-134, and summit access require current verification.

AEMET warning status not verifiedRepresentative official air quality not verifiedActual road-owner status not verified

Opening window: Use is subject to summit, road, wildfire, and emergency closures.
Reservation: No reservation or camping permission is represented.
Transport: Plan a mountain route from San Mateo or Tejeda, warm clothing, and a reduced-visibility return.
Road and arrival: GC-134 and final summit access must be open according to the Cabildo.
Facilities: Summit viewpoint · Parking area · No guaranteed night services
Protected-area rules: Do not leave the viewpoint or use fire; obey every summit and wildfire restriction.
Language support: Official tourism information is Spanish; English availability must be verified.
Time basis: Atlantic/Canary
Forecast and viewing coordinates: 27.96203, -15.57202
Altitude: 1938 m

· Give your eyes about 10 minutes to adapt to the dark after arrival.
· Keep flashlights and vehicle lights low for other stargazers.
· Recheck AEMET, representative official air quality, calima, wildfire restrictions, cloud, wind, and temperature immediately before departure.
· Verify the booking, lawful arrival point, actual road owner, and return separately from the sky score.