Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India?
Poor conditions tonight in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India — 26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
5.0 mi visibility — within the good-transparency band.
73% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 25% | 73% |
| Wed | 29% | 93% |
| Thu | 33% | 82% |
| Fri | 46% | 77% |
| Sat | 32% | 31% |
| Sun | 20% | 16% |
| Mon | 34% | 8% |
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 Ranchi, Jharkhand, India?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India — 26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 29% illuminated.