Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa?
Fair conditions tonight in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa — 76% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
76% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed.
24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
15.9 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
29% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 47% | 29% |
| Wed | 17% | 0% |
| Thu | 32% | 24% |
| Fri | 17% | 25% |
| Sat | 37% | 55% |
| Sun | 35% | 15% |
| Mon | 50% | 0% |
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 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa?
Fair stargazing conditions tonight in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa — 76% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 24% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 24% illuminated.