Mixed National Astrophotography Conditions Tonight
Tonight's astrophotography conditions vary widely across the United States. The Southwest and Rockies regions offer the strongest opportunities, with Phoenix scoring a perfect 100 and other cities like Denver and Albuquerque rating excellent. The Great Plains also show promise, highlighted by Fargo and Wichita with excellent scores. In contrast, the Northeast and Midwest face challenging conditions, with many cities scoring below 50 due to high cloud cover and rain chances. The Pacific Northwest presents mixed conditions, with Boise offering excellent viewing while Seattle and Spokane remain poor. Southeast conditions are generally fair to good, with Houston and Charlotte providing better windows despite some rain and clouds.
The Southwest stands out with multiple excellent ratings, including Phoenix at 100 and Albuquerque at 83, offering some of the best astrophotography conditions nationwide.
