Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Palermo, Sicily, Italy?
Poor conditions tonight in Palermo, Sicily, Italy — 100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
20.1 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
23% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 83% | 23% |
| Wed | 82% | 10% |
| Thu | 29% | 33% |
| Fri | 69% | 20% |
| Sat | 43% | 15% |
| Sun | 57% | 8% |
| Mon | 61% | 19% |
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 Palermo, Sicily, Italy?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Palermo, Sicily, Italy — 100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Palermo, Sicily, Italy tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 27% illuminated.