Excellent Astrophotography Conditions Across Much of U.S.
Tonight offers outstanding astrophotography opportunities in the Northeast, Great Plains, and Southwest regions, with scores mostly in the 90s. Cities like Washington, DC (96), Las Vegas (99), and Minneapolis (96) provide excellent viewing windows with minimal cloud cover and low rain chances. The Midwest also performs well, with cities such as Chicago (86) and Indianapolis (90) rated excellent. The Rockies show mixed conditions; Denver (99) and Billings (100) are excellent, but Salt Lake City struggles with heavy clouds and rain. The Pacific Northwest and Southeast have more variable conditions, with Portland, OR (82) and Nashville (98) standing out positively, while Seattle (64) and New Orleans (31) face poorer conditions. Overall, most amateur astronomers will find favorable skies tonight, especially in central and eastern parts of the country.
The Great Plains region stands out with consistently excellent scores, including Sioux Falls at 95 and Oklahoma City at 96, featuring low cloud cover and minimal rain, ideal for astrophotography.
