Mixed Astrophotography Conditions Across the US
Tonight's astrophotography conditions vary widely across the country. The Midwest and parts of the Southwest offer some of the best opportunities, with cities like Spokane, WA and Oklahoma City, OK scoring near-perfect at 98, and Los Angeles, CA also rated excellent at 93. The Northeast and Midwest generally provide good viewing with moderate cloud cover, including Columbus, OH at 91 and St. Louis, MO at 94. However, the Pacific Northwest and Great Plains face more challenging conditions, with Seattle at a poor 42 and Fargo at 25, largely due to high cloud cover and some rain chances. The Southeast and Rockies show mostly poor to fair conditions, with Nashville, TN as a notable exception scoring an excellent 98. Overall, expect varied skies depending on your location.
The Midwest stands out with several cities rated good to excellent, including Columbus, OH at 91 and St. Louis, MO at 94, offering strong astrophotography conditions tonight.