Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Perth, Western Australia, Australia?
Poor conditions tonight in Perth, Western Australia, Australia — 91% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
91% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
19.2 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 | 47% | 2% |
| Wed | 51% | 45% |
| Thu | 73% | 98% |
| Fri | 75% | 51% |
| Sat | 56% | 67% |
| Sun | 49% | 7% |
| Mon | 7% | 2% |
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 Perth, Western Australia, Australia?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Perth, Western Australia, Australia — 91% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Perth, Western Australia, Australia tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 30% illuminated.