Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?
Poor conditions tonight in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
26.5 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
100% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 40% | 100% |
| Wed | 34% | 0% |
| Thu | 4% | 0% |
| Fri | 61% | 6% |
| Sat | 81% | 55% |
| Sun | 70% | 16% |
| Mon | 52% | 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 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia tonight?
The moon is currently in its last quarter phase, 31% illuminated.