Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada?
Good conditions tonight in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
14.7 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 | 28% | 2% |
| Wed | 55% | 18% |
| Thu | 22% | 16% |
| Fri | 5% | 2% |
| Sat | 69% | 2% |
| Sun | 96% | 8% |
| Mon | 58% | 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 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 27% illuminated.