Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia?
Poor conditions tonight in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia — 87% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 25% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
87% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
25% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
10.8 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
94% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 74% | 94% |
| Wed | 46% | 100% |
| Thu | 50% | 18% |
| Fri | 23% | 14% |
| Sat | 64% | 69% |
| Sun | 33% | 86% |
| Mon | 34% | 71% |
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 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia — 87% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 25% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 25% illuminated.