Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom?
Poor conditions tonight in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom — 85% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
85% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
14.4 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
8% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 74% | 8% |
| Tue | 86% | 83% |
| Wed | 75% | 90% |
| Thu | 56% | 15% |
| Fri | 81% | 76% |
| Sat | 70% | 64% |
| Sun | 96% | 47% |
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 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom — 85% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 31% illuminated.