Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile?
Poor conditions tonight in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile — 95% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
95% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
21.9 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
100% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 98% | 100% |
| Wed | 56% | 100% |
| Thu | 56% | 100% |
| Fri | 59% | 73% |
| Sat | 96% | 22% |
| Sun | 94% | 65% |
| Mon | 64% | 100% |
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 Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile — 95% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 24% illuminated.