Strong Astrophotography Conditions Across Great Plains and Northeast
Tonight’s astrophotography outlook favors the Great Plains and Northeast regions, with scores consistently in the 90s. Cities like Sioux Falls, SD (96), Omaha, NE (91), and Fargo, ND (90) offer excellent viewing conditions with minimal cloud cover and no rain. The Northeast also shines with near-perfect conditions in New York, NY (95), Albany, NY (95), and Portland, ME (98). The Southwest remains strong overall, especially in Phoenix (100) and Las Vegas (99), though some coastal cities like San Francisco (81) show slightly lower scores. The Rockies show mixed conditions, with Denver rated poor (33) due to heavy clouds, while Cheyenne (99) and Salt Lake City (97) provide excellent opportunities. The Pacific Northwest and Southeast regions present more variable conditions, with Seattle (58) and Jacksonville (15) rated fair to poor.
The Great Plains region stands out with consistently excellent scores, including Sioux Falls at 96 and Fargo at 90, offering excellent visibility and minimal cloud cover for astrophotography.
