Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada?
Fair conditions tonight in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada — 49% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
49% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
36.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
41% chance of precipitation — within NWS's "chance" forecast-language band (30-59%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 21% | 41% |
| Tue | 20% | 27% |
| Wed | 58% | 4% |
| Thu | 100% | 36% |
| Fri | 100% | 57% |
| Sat | 99% | 55% |
| Sun | 83% | 16% |
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 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada?
Fair stargazing conditions tonight in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada — 49% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 30% illuminated.