Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia?
Poor conditions tonight in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia — 16% 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.
16% 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.
29.1 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
96% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 18% | 96% |
| Wed | 0% | 0% |
| Thu | 18% | 0% |
| Fri | 81% | 93% |
| Sat | 46% | 53% |
| Sun | 27% | 35% |
| Mon | 26% | 67% |
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 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia — 16% 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 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.