Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Manchester, England, United Kingdom?
Poor conditions tonight in Manchester, England, United Kingdom — 86% 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.
86% 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.
14.2 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
76% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 97% | 76% |
| Wed | 76% | 87% |
| Thu | 67% | 63% |
| Fri | 91% | 98% |
| Sat | 75% | 92% |
| Sun | 96% | 64% |
| Mon | 91% | 57% |
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 Manchester, England, United Kingdom?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Manchester, England, United Kingdom — 86% 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 Manchester, England, United Kingdom tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 29% illuminated.