Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico?
Poor conditions tonight in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico — 98% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
98% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
8.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
88% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 88% | 88% |
| Wed | 87% | 96% |
| Thu | 99% | 88% |
| Fri | 99% | 70% |
| Sat | 76% | 93% |
| Sun | 59% | 94% |
| Mon | 21% | 39% |
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 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico — 98% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 24% illuminated.