Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia?
Good conditions tonight in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia — 5% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
5% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
26.7 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
0% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Wed | 35% | 0% |
| Thu | 13% | 0% |
| Fri | 48% | 4% |
| Sat | 59% | 31% |
| Sun | 43% | 18% |
| Mon | 79% | 65% |
| Tue | 71% | 63% |
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 Hobart, Tasmania, Australia?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia — 5% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 24% illuminated.