Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia?
Poor conditions tonight in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia — 98% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 28% 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.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
9.7 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
45% chance of precipitation — within NWS's "chance" forecast-language band (30-59%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 74% | 45% |
| Wed | 56% | 95% |
| Thu | 78% | 28% |
| Fri | 66% | 0% |
| Sat | 47% | 3% |
| Sun | 59% | 10% |
| Mon | 60% | 10% |
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 Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia — 98% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.