Strong Astrophotography Conditions Across Northern Plains
Tonight's astrophotography forecast favors the northern Great Plains and parts of the Rockies and Southwest with excellent conditions. Cities like Salt Lake City and Las Vegas score near-perfect with minimal cloud cover and no rain, offering prime viewing windows late evening. The Northeast also performs strongly, with New York, Boston, and Portland, ME all rated excellent and low clouds. Meanwhile, the Southeast and Pacific Northwest face challenges, with high cloud cover and rain chances lowering scores in cities like Atlanta and Seattle. Midwestern cities show mixed conditions, with Milwaukee and Madison rated excellent, but Indianapolis and St. Louis seeing poorer skies. Overall, the best opportunities lie in the Great Plains and Rockies, while coastal and southern areas may struggle tonight.
The Great Plains stand out with high scores and minimal cloud cover, especially in Wichita and Oklahoma City, both rated excellent with near-zero rain and calm winds.
