Mixed Skies Nationwide with Southwest Leading
Tonight's astrophotography conditions vary widely across the U.S. The Southwest region offers the strongest viewing opportunities, with Boise scoring a perfect 100 and excellent ratings also in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. The Rockies show mixed conditions, with Salt Lake City and Billings near-perfect but Denver and Cheyenne rated poor. The Pacific Northwest is similarly mixed; Spokane and Anchorage provide good conditions, while Seattle and Portland struggle with heavy cloud cover. The Southeast has pockets of excellence in Atlanta, Charlotte, and New Orleans, but other areas like Miami and Dallas face poor conditions. The Great Plains and Midwest mostly see poor to fair ratings, with Fargo and Bismarck exceptions. The Northeast remains challenging with mostly poor scores, though Washington, DC offers good viewing. Overall, the best opportunities are concentrated in the Southwest and select northern cities.
The Southwest stands out with multiple cities rated excellent, including Boise at a perfect 100 score and strong performances in San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Phoenix, offering ideal conditions for astrophotography.
