Strong Astrophotography Conditions in Central US
Tonight's best astrophotography conditions are concentrated in the Great Plains and parts of the Rockies and Southwest. Cities like Omaha (95), Sioux Falls (92), and Oklahoma City (91) offer excellent viewing with minimal clouds and low rain chances. The Southwest also shows strong potential with Phoenix (99) and Las Vegas (96) scoring near-perfect, providing outstanding visibility and almost no cloud cover. The Rockies have excellent conditions in Salt Lake City (99) and Denver (81), though some areas like Cheyenne (65) are less favorable. The Midwest and Southeast present a mixed picture, with cities like Des Moines (93) and Nashville (90) scoring well, while others such as Madison (42) and New Orleans (33) rate poorly. The Northeast and Pacific Northwest have generally weaker conditions, with many cities rated fair to poor due to higher cloud cover and rain chances.
The Great Plains stand out with consistently excellent scores across multiple cities, including Omaha (95), Sioux Falls (92), and Oklahoma City (91), offering low cloud cover and minimal rain for optimal astrophotography.
