Cotonou
Littoral, Benin
Today
Feb 21, 2026
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Coordinates
6.3654°, 2.4183°
Elevation
N/A
Population
679,012
Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Country Code
BJ
Admin Region
Littoral
Light Pollution
6
Class 1
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
Cotonou Classification
Moderate for Astronomy
Bortle Class 6: Bright Suburban Sky
Bright suburban sky
Visible Tonight
No Milky Way visible, only brightest Messier objects visible
🌙 Moderate Light Pollution
Good for bright objects. Milky Way visible but washed out. UHC filters recommended for nebulae.
💡 Tip: Check "Nearby Dark Sky" section below to find better observing sites within driving distance
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