Strong Skies Across Great Plains and Midwest
Tonight offers excellent astrophotography conditions in the Great Plains and Midwest regions, with cities like Oklahoma City, Wichita, Minneapolis, and Detroit scoring above 85. The Southwest and Rockies show mixed results, with excellent conditions in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Albuquerque, but fair to good conditions in Denver and Billings. The Northeast also provides strong viewing opportunities, especially in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. However, the Southeast and Pacific Northwest face poor to fair conditions, with heavy cloud cover limiting visibility in cities like Seattle, Atlanta, and Charlotte. Boise stands out with a perfect score of 100, making it the best city for tonight’s observations.
The Great Plains region leads with consistently excellent conditions, featuring zero to low cloud cover and minimal rain chances in cities like Oklahoma City (97) and Wichita (88), providing ideal skies for astrophotography.
