Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Kolkata, West Bengal, India?
Fair conditions tonight in Kolkata, West Bengal, India — 2% 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.
2% 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.
6.4 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
41% chance of precipitation — within NWS's "chance" forecast-language band (30-59%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 11% | 41% |
| Wed | 25% | 83% |
| Thu | 23% | 89% |
| Fri | 31% | 76% |
| Sat | 19% | 65% |
| Sun | 11% | 39% |
| Mon | 2% | 6% |
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 Kolkata, West Bengal, India?
Fair stargazing conditions tonight in Kolkata, West Bengal, India — 2% 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 Kolkata, West Bengal, India tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.