Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India?
Poor conditions tonight in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — 3% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
3% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
12.2 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
76% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 25% | 76% |
| Wed | 11% | 27% |
| Thu | 50% | 45% |
| Fri | 34% | 67% |
| Sat | 22% | 14% |
| Sun | 9% | 16% |
| Mon | 19% | 48% |
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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — 3% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 24% illuminated.