Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Cairns, Queensland, Australia?
Good conditions tonight in Cairns, Queensland, Australia — 7% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
7% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
20.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
2% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 31% | 2% |
| Wed | 17% | 0% |
| Thu | 27% | 2% |
| Fri | 23% | 32% |
| Sat | 41% | 16% |
| Sun | 31% | 17% |
| Mon | 27% | 24% |
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 Cairns, Queensland, Australia?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Cairns, Queensland, Australia — 7% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Cairns, Queensland, Australia tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 30% illuminated.