Strong Astrophotography Conditions in Southwest and Southeast
Tonight's best astrophotography conditions are found in the Southwest and Southeast regions. Cities like Las Vegas and Salt Lake City offer excellent viewing with near-perfect scores of 99, featuring minimal cloud cover and no rain. Nashville, Atlanta, and New Orleans also provide excellent conditions with low clouds and good visibility. The Pacific Northwest shows mixed conditions, with Boise scoring an excellent 97 but Seattle only fair at 55 due to higher cloud cover. The Rockies and Great Plains have varied conditions, with Salt Lake City excellent but Denver and Cheyenne rated fair to poor. The Midwest and Northeast face mostly poor to fair conditions, with widespread cloud cover and rain impacting visibility in cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, and New York.
The Southwest stands out with multiple cities scoring excellent, including Las Vegas at 99 and Phoenix at 95, offering minimal clouds and excellent visibility for astrophotography.