Excellent Skies in Great Plains and Southwest Tonight
Tonight's astrophotography conditions are strongest across the Great Plains and parts of the Southwest, with cities like Oklahoma City, Omaha, and Albuquerque offering excellent viewing opportunities with minimal cloud cover and low rain chances. The Rockies show mixed conditions, with Denver and Billings providing good to excellent scores, while Salt Lake City struggles with heavy cloud cover. The Midwest presents a range of conditions, from excellent in Des Moines and Minneapolis to fair or poor in Indianapolis and Columbus. The Northeast and Southeast face generally poor to fair conditions, with heavy cloud cover and rain impacting cities like Washington, DC, Atlanta, and Charlotte. The Pacific Northwest is mostly fair, with Spokane offering the best window but still moderate cloud cover.
The Great Plains region stands out with excellent scores across multiple cities, including Oklahoma City at 99 and Sioux Falls at 94, featuring clear skies and minimal rain for optimal astrophotography.
