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National Forecast

Tonight Across
the United States.

See where tonight's best astrophotography conditions are across the country, then drill into your region for a closer look.

Tonight's Conditions

United States

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National Outlook

Strong Astrophotography Conditions in Southwest and Midwest

Tonight offers some of the best astrophotography conditions in the Southwest and Midwest regions, with Albuquerque leading at an excellent 97/100 score and St. Louis close behind at 98/100. Cities like Portland, OR, and Spokane, WA, also provide excellent opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, though Seattle and Boise have more cloud cover and lower scores. The Rockies and Great Plains face more challenges, with Salt Lake City and Cheyenne rated poor due to heavy cloud cover and rain chances. The Northeast shows mixed conditions, with New York and Washington, DC, rated excellent, while Albany and Portland, ME, struggle with poor visibility. Southeast cities like Nashville and Atlanta offer excellent viewing, but Houston and Miami have more limited conditions.

Best Region Tonight Southwest Average score: 77/100

The Southwest stands out with Albuquerque scoring an excellent 97/100 and Las Vegas and San Francisco also rated excellent, providing strong opportunities for astrophotographers.

Top Conditions

Best Tonight

St. Louis, MO 98 Excellent
Albuquerque, NM 97 Excellent
Madison, WI 91 Excellent
Wichita, KS 90 Excellent
Nashville, TN 89 Excellent