Strong Astrophotography Conditions in Rockies and Pacific Northwest
Tonight's astrophotography outlook favors the Rockies and Pacific Northwest with top scores, including Boise at a perfect 100 and Cheyenne near-perfect at 98. Cities like Portland and Spokane also offer excellent viewing with minimal clouds and low wind. The Southeast shows generally good conditions, highlighted by Nashville and Raleigh with excellent ratings and low cloud cover. The Great Plains feature mixed conditions, with Sioux Falls and Oklahoma City scoring excellently, while Omaha struggles with heavy clouds and rain. The Southwest presents varied skies; Las Vegas offers excellent conditions, but Albuquerque remains poor due to high cloud cover and rain. The Midwest and Northeast face mostly poor to fair conditions, with only a few cities like St. Louis and Indianapolis rated excellent.
The Rockies stand out with consistently excellent scores across multiple cities, including Boise's perfect 100 and Cheyenne's near-perfect 98, supported by low clouds and good visibility.
