Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Bristol, England, United Kingdom?
Poor conditions tonight in Bristol, England, United Kingdom — 99% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
99% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
10.8 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
12% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 80% | 12% |
| Wed | 82% | 62% |
| Thu | 71% | 9% |
| Fri | 76% | 59% |
| Sat | 68% | 35% |
| Sun | 100% | 49% |
| Mon | 100% | 41% |
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 Bristol, England, United Kingdom?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Bristol, England, United Kingdom — 99% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Bristol, England, United Kingdom tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 29% illuminated.