Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?
Good conditions tonight in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 28% 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.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
16.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
11% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 36% | 11% |
| Tue | 7% | 1% |
| Wed | 96% | 54% |
| Thu | 54% | 22% |
| Fri | 60% | 39% |
| Sat | 24% | 12% |
| Sun | 100% | 7% |
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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.