Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom?
Good conditions tonight in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom — 42% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
42% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
11.2 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
16% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 65% | 16% |
| Wed | 70% | 98% |
| Thu | 71% | 65% |
| Fri | 89% | 86% |
| Sat | 60% | 20% |
| Sun | 100% | 31% |
| Mon | 95% | 27% |
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 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom — 42% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.