Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom?
Fair conditions tonight in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — 72% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 20% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
72% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed.
20% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
12.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
14% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 84% | 14% |
| Wed | 53% | 43% |
| Thu | 52% | 98% |
| Fri | 51% | 100% |
| Sat | 28% | 54% |
| Sun | 45% | 14% |
| Mon | 67% | 44% |
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 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom?
Fair stargazing conditions tonight in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom — 72% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 20% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 20% illuminated.