Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom?
Poor conditions tonight in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom — 94% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
94% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
8.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
37% chance of precipitation — within NWS's "chance" forecast-language band (30-59%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 78% | 37% |
| Wed | 73% | 98% |
| Thu | 55% | 71% |
| Fri | 80% | 84% |
| Sat | 59% | 63% |
| Sun | 94% | 31% |
| Mon | 89% | 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 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom — 94% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.