Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
Poor conditions tonight in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — 89% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
89% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
22.7 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 | 50% | 0% |
| Tue | 25% | 0% |
| Wed | 42% | 53% |
| Thu | 69% | 92% |
| Fri | 85% | 51% |
| Sat | 74% | 63% |
| Sun | 43% | 39% |
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 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — 89% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 30% illuminated.