Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Leicester, England, United Kingdom?
Poor conditions tonight in Leicester, England, United Kingdom — 100% 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.
100% 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.
13.9 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
20% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 79% | 20% |
| Wed | 80% | 92% |
| Thu | 56% | 19% |
| Fri | 79% | 59% |
| Sat | 50% | 35% |
| Sun | 99% | 18% |
| Mon | 91% | 31% |
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 Leicester, England, United Kingdom?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Leicester, England, United Kingdom — 100% 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 Leicester, England, United Kingdom tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 29% illuminated.