Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France?
Good conditions tonight in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France — 8% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 23% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
8% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
23% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
25.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 33% | 0% |
| Wed | 99% | 70% |
| Thu | 65% | 83% |
| Fri | 59% | 5% |
| Sat | 89% | 18% |
| Sun | 81% | 6% |
| Mon | 8% | 5% |
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 Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France — 8% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 23% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 23% illuminated.