Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada?
Good conditions tonight in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — 38% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
38% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
10.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
7% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 18% | 7% |
| Wed | 26% | 0% |
| Thu | 34% | 19% |
| Fri | 43% | 19% |
| Sat | 11% | 18% |
| Sun | 43% | 2% |
| Mon | 100% | 21% |
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 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada — 38% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.