Rockies and Great Plains Offer Top Astrophotography Conditions
Tonight's best astrophotography conditions are found in the Rockies and Great Plains, with outstanding scores in cities like Salt Lake City (98), Denver (95), Cheyenne (98), Fargo (91), and Omaha (91). These areas feature minimal cloud cover and no rain, providing excellent visibility and calm winds. The Midwest shows generally good conditions, especially in Minneapolis (86) and Madison (89), though some cities like Columbus (39) and St. Louis (64) have lower scores. The Southwest and Southeast regions present mixed conditions, with Albuquerque (99) standing out in the Southwest, while cities like Phoenix (48) and San Diego (45) have fair ratings. The Pacific Northwest and Northeast face more challenging conditions, with Seattle (64) and Portland (67) rated fair to good, and Northeast cities like New York (25) and Washington, DC (24) rated poor due to heavy cloud cover and rain.
The Rockies region leads with near-perfect conditions, highlighted by Salt Lake City, Denver, and Cheyenne all scoring 95 or above with zero cloud cover and no precipitation.
