Strongest Astrophotography Conditions in Pacific Northwest
Tonight's best astrophotography conditions are found in the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Southwest. Portland, OR, and Boise, ID, lead with excellent ratings and minimal cloud cover, offering prime windows at 7 PM and 5 AM respectively. San Francisco and Phoenix also provide excellent opportunities, though some Southwest cities like Albuquerque and Las Vegas face more cloudiness and lower scores. The Rockies and Midwest regions generally report poor to fair conditions, with heavy cloud cover and rain impacting visibility in Denver, Salt Lake City, and Madison. The Southeast shows a mix, with Dallas and Nashville offering excellent conditions, while Miami and Jacksonville struggle with high cloud cover and rain. Northeast cities like Boston and Philadelphia offer good to excellent conditions, but Albany and Portland, ME, see poorer skies.
The Pacific Northwest stands out with an average score of 78, driven by excellent conditions in Portland (89) and Boise (98), providing some of the clearest and most stable skies for astrophotography tonight.
