Mixed National Astrophotography Conditions Tonight
Tonight's astrophotography conditions vary widely across the U.S. The Pacific Northwest offers a mixed bag, with Spokane and Boise providing excellent viewing opportunities thanks to low cloud cover and minimal rain, while Seattle struggles with heavy clouds and rain. The Southwest also shows a split picture: Southern California cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco enjoy excellent conditions, but places like Albuquerque and Phoenix face poor scores due to high cloudiness and precipitation. The Southeast stands out with generally good to excellent conditions, especially in Nashville, Atlanta, and New Orleans. Meanwhile, the Rockies and Great Plains regions are mostly poor, except for Billings, MT, which offers excellent viewing. The Northeast remains challenging with mostly poor to fair conditions and high cloud cover in cities like Boston and Albany.
The Pacific Northwest stands out due to excellent conditions in Spokane and Boise, where low cloud cover and good visibility create ideal opportunities for astrophotography.
