Strong Astrophotography Conditions in Southeast and Pacific Northwest
Tonight's astrophotography outlook favors the Southeast and Pacific Northwest regions with excellent conditions in cities like Atlanta, GA (96), Portland, OR (94), and Spokane, WA (98). The Southeast offers widespread excellent ratings with low cloud cover and minimal rain, especially in Raleigh, NC, and Nashville, TN. The Pacific Northwest also performs well, though Boise, ID, is an outlier with poor conditions due to heavy clouds. The Midwest and Great Plains show mixed results, with excellent conditions in cities like Oklahoma City and Fargo but poor conditions in Minneapolis and Sioux Falls. The Southwest and Rockies face generally poor to fair conditions, with high cloud cover and some rain, particularly in Phoenix, AZ, and Denver, CO. The Northeast is the weakest region, with poor ratings and significant cloud cover and rain across major cities.
The Southeast stands out with an average score of 81, featuring multiple cities with excellent ratings such as Atlanta (96), Raleigh (94), and Nashville (90), all showing low cloud cover and no rain.
