Excellent Skies in Southwest and Great Plains Tonight
Tonight’s astrophotography conditions are strongest across the Southwest and Great Plains, with cities like Las Vegas (96), Wichita (98), and Oklahoma City (94) offering excellent viewing opportunities under mostly low cloud cover and minimal precipitation. The Midwest also shows promise, particularly Minneapolis (89) and Des Moines (92), with mostly excellent ratings. The Southeast presents mixed conditions, highlighted by Nashville’s perfect score (100) and Atlanta’s excellent rating (88), but other areas like Houston and Jacksonville see poor conditions. The Pacific Northwest and Northeast face challenges with higher cloud cover and rain chances, resulting in generally poor to fair ratings, especially in Spokane, Boise, and New York. Rocky Mountain cities vary from fair to excellent, with Denver scoring well at 81. Overall, the best astrophotography windows are generally early to mid-evening.
The Great Plains region stands out with an average score of 87, featuring excellent conditions in Wichita (98) and Omaha (96), supported by minimal clouds and low rain chances.
