Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt?
Poor conditions tonight in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt — 90% 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.
90% 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.
24.8 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
0% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 66% | 0% |
| Tue | 39% | 0% |
| Wed | 35% | 0% |
| Thu | 40% | 0% |
| Fri | 49% | 0% |
| Sat | 78% | 0% |
| Sun | 73% | 0% |
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 Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt — 90% 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 Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt tonight?
The moon is currently in its last quarter phase, 31% illuminated.