Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Oxford, England, United Kingdom?

Good conditions tonight in Oxford, England, United Kingdom — 26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

Mostly clear
Good

26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.

Minor moonlight
Good

30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

Excellent transparency
Excellent

15.9 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.

Dry
Excellent

0% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).

Moon phase
Waning Crescent
30% illuminated
DayCloud coverRain chance
Mon55%0%
Tue80%13%
Wed83%90%
Thu53%2%
Fri78%39%
Sat60%35%
Sun100%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.

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Is tonight good for stargazing in Oxford, England, United Kingdom?

Good stargazing conditions tonight in Oxford, England, United Kingdom — 26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

What is the moon phase in Oxford, England, United Kingdom tonight?

The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 30% illuminated.