Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
Good conditions tonight in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — 39% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 25% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
39% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
25% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
13.3 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 | 18% | 0% |
| Wed | 41% | 90% |
| Thu | 75% | 100% |
| Fri | 77% | 90% |
| Sat | 42% | 88% |
| Sun | 47% | 43% |
| Mon | 82% | 27% |
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 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — 39% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 25% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 25% illuminated.