Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia?
Poor conditions tonight in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia — 48% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
48% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
14.2 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
69% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 27% | 69% |
| Wed | 24% | 29% |
| Thu | 51% | 31% |
| Fri | 51% | 57% |
| Sat | 40% | 39% |
| Sun | 85% | 8% |
| Mon | 21% | 6% |
Cloud cover, atmospheric visibility, and moon illumination are sourced from live forecast data; thresholds follow standard amateur-astronomy planning guidance (cloud-cover bands used by tools like Clear Outside/Astrospheric, moonlight bands from astronomy-outreach guidance). Light pollution from nearby cities isn't factored in.
Is tonight good for stargazing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia — 48% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.