Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada?
Poor conditions tonight in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — 100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
7.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 66% | 2% |
| Tue | 92% | 2% |
| Wed | 50% | 0% |
| Thu | 50% | 0% |
| Fri | 74% | 15% |
| Sat | 86% | 9% |
| Sun | 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 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — 100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada tonight?
The moon is currently in its last quarter phase, 31% illuminated.