Strong Skies in Great Plains and Southwest Tonight
Tonight's astrophotography conditions are best across the Great Plains and parts of the Southwest. Cities like Wichita and Oklahoma City boast excellent scores near 99, with zero cloud cover and calm winds ideal for night sky observation. The Great Plains region overall scores an impressive 89 out of 100. The Southwest shows mixed conditions, with Las Vegas and Phoenix offering excellent viewing opportunities, while Albuquerque struggles with heavy clouds and rain. The Midwest also offers good to excellent conditions in cities like Minneapolis and St. Louis, though some areas like Detroit face poor visibility due to clouds and rain. The Pacific Northwest and Northeast regions have generally poor to fair conditions, with high cloud cover and rain limiting astrophotography potential in cities such as Seattle, Portland, and New York.
The Great Plains region stands out with an average score of 89, featuring excellent conditions in Wichita, Oklahoma City, and Fargo, all with minimal clouds and no rain.
