Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada?
Poor conditions tonight in Calgary, Alberta, Canada — 92% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
92% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
44.6 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
1% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 73% | 1% |
| Tue | 100% | 3% |
| Wed | 90% | 3% |
| Thu | 70% | 0% |
| Fri | 100% | 45% |
| Sat | 99% | 65% |
| Sun | 99% | 44% |
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 Calgary, Alberta, Canada?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Calgary, Alberta, Canada — 92% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Calgary, Alberta, Canada tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 29% illuminated.