Strong Skies in Southwest and Northeast Tonight
Tonight's astrophotography conditions are best in the Southwest and Northeast regions, with cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas scoring near-perfect 99 and 98 respectively, offering excellent viewing with minimal clouds. The Northeast also shows strong potential, with Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Portland, ME rated excellent to good with low cloud cover. The Pacific Northwest is mixed; Spokane offers excellent conditions, but Seattle and Boise have fair to poor ratings due to higher cloud cover. The Great Plains, Rockies, and Midwest face generally poor conditions, with heavy cloud cover and rain impacting visibility in cities such as Billings, Fargo, and Madison. Southeast conditions vary, with Dallas and Houston excellent, while Miami and Charlotte are poor to fair.
The Southwest stands out with near-perfect scores in Phoenix (99) and Las Vegas (98), providing excellent conditions with very low cloud cover and no rain, ideal for astrophotography.
