Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya?
Poor conditions tonight in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya — 70% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 26% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
70% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed.
26% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
33.8 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
87% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 77% | 87% |
| Wed | 81% | 100% |
| Thu | 61% | 92% |
| Fri | 96% | 92% |
| Sat | 92% | 100% |
| Sun | 86% | 93% |
| Mon | 92% | 86% |
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 Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya — 70% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 26% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 26% illuminated.