Strong Astrophotography Conditions Across Central U.S.
Tonight’s astrophotography outlook favors the central and eastern U.S. with excellent conditions in cities like Dallas, OKC, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC. The Great Plains region shines with scores near or above 85, including Sioux Falls at 90 and Oklahoma City at 97. The Northeast also offers strong viewing opportunities, particularly in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York, all rated Excellent. The Pacific Northwest shows mixed conditions; Seattle and Portland are excellent with minimal clouds, while Boise and Spokane have more cloud cover. The Southwest and Rockies face challenges with mostly poor to fair conditions, except for Las Vegas and Billings, which offer excellent windows. Midwest cities largely struggle with cloudiness and rain, though Columbus and Minneapolis provide better opportunities.
The Great Plains region stands out with mostly excellent scores, highlighted by Oklahoma City’s perfect 97 and Sioux Falls at 90, offering some of the best conditions nationwide for astrophotography.
