Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Surat, Gujarat, India?
Poor conditions tonight in Surat, Gujarat, India — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
7.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
86% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 7% | 86% |
| Wed | 22% | 42% |
| Thu | 5% | 16% |
| Fri | 5% | 4% |
| Sat | 0% | 0% |
| Sun | 1% | 2% |
| Mon | 1% | 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 Surat, Gujarat, India?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Surat, Gujarat, India — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Surat, Gujarat, India tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.