Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia?
Poor conditions tonight in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia — 10% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
10% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
18.4 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
73% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 56% | 73% |
| Wed | 30% | 79% |
| Thu | 59% | 82% |
| Fri | 21% | 73% |
| Sat | 51% | 24% |
| Sun | 39% | 51% |
| Mon | 39% | 61% |
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 Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia — 10% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.