Strong Astrophotography Conditions in Pacific Northwest
Tonight’s best astrophotography conditions are concentrated in the Pacific Northwest, with Spokane and Boise offering near-perfect skies and excellent visibility. Seattle and Portland also score highly with minimal cloud cover and calm winds. The Southeast shows mixed conditions, with cities like Houston, New Orleans, and Nashville rated excellent, while Atlanta and Miami face more cloudiness and rain. The Southwest varies widely; Phoenix and Las Vegas provide excellent viewing, but coastal cities such as San Francisco and San Diego have poor scores due to heavy cloud cover. The Rockies and Northeast regions show mostly fair to poor conditions, with Salt Lake City standing out positively. The Great Plains and Midwest face challenging weather, with widespread clouds and rain limiting visibility.
The Pacific Northwest leads tonight’s forecast with Spokane scoring a perfect 100 and Boise close behind at 99, offering excellent conditions with minimal clouds and great visibility.
