Excellent Skies in Southwest, Mixed Elsewhere
Tonight's astrophotography conditions are strongest across the Southwest, with near-perfect scores in Phoenix (100), Las Vegas (98), and Albuquerque (98). San Diego and Los Angeles also offer excellent viewing with minimal clouds and no rain. The Pacific Northwest presents generally excellent conditions, especially in Boise (95) and Spokane (94), while Seattle and Portland remain favorable with low cloud cover. The Southeast shows mixed conditions, with Atlanta (97) and Raleigh (93) offering excellent skies, but cities like Dallas and Nashville scoring lower due to increased clouds and rain chances. The Northeast has varied conditions, with Boston (80) and Portland, ME (83) rated excellent, but Washington, DC and Philadelphia remain poor. The Rockies and Midwest face mostly poor to fair conditions, with Denver and Cheyenne experiencing heavy clouds and rain.
The Southwest stands out with consistently excellent to near-perfect scores, including Phoenix at a perfect 100 and Las Vegas at 98, offering superb visibility and minimal cloud cover for astrophotographers.
