Cloud Cover
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Astronomy Weather Forecast
Current observing conditions for your location.
Local Observing Forecast
Observing forecast near me.
Load a saved city from the weather tool to retrieve local weather model and astronomy timing data.
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Need to set a location? Use the interactive weather tool and return here for local planning.
Practical note: high humidity can reduce transparency, strong winds can make guiding unstable, and bright moonlight can wash out faint targets.
Weather models: Open-Meteo + 7Timer. Astronomy times: QWeather (server-side proxy).
Current Observing Conditions
Seeing describes atmospheric steadiness. Transparency describes clarity for faint targets.
Humidity
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Wind Speed
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Observing Index (quick guide)
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Moon Light and Night-Sky Contrast
Moon Phase Today
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Moonlight Impact
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Sunset
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Best Time Windows Tonight
These windows prioritize lower cloud cover so you can quickly spot better observing periods.
Retrieving hourly highlights
Checking forecast windows from Open-Meteo / 7Timer for your saved location.
Astronomy Weather FAQ
What is an astronomy weather forecast?
It is a weather view for observers, focused on cloud layers, humidity, wind, seeing, transparency, and moonlight.
How does this help astrophotography?
It helps avoid wasted setup time by highlighting cleaner sky windows and lower moonlight periods.
Can I plan by city?
Yes. Save your location in Stellara tools, then revisit this page for local forecast values.