Rockies Lead with Outstanding Astrophotography Conditions
Tonight's astrophotography conditions are strongest in the Rockies, with Salt Lake City, Denver, Cheyenne, and Billings all scoring 98 or above, offering excellent viewing with no cloud cover and minimal wind. The Southwest also presents favorable conditions, particularly in Las Vegas and San Francisco, both near-perfect with scores of 99 and 100 respectively. The Southeast and Great Plains show generally good to excellent conditions, with cities like Dallas and Fargo scoring above 85. However, the Northeast and Pacific Northwest have more mixed conditions; Seattle and Anchorage rate fair to poor with high cloud cover, while Portland, OR stands out with excellent conditions. Midwest cities vary from fair to good, with Minneapolis offering the best conditions in the region.
The Rockies region stands out with near-perfect scores and excellent conditions in multiple cities, including Salt Lake City and Billings, all reporting zero cloud cover and excellent visibility.
