Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom?

Poor conditions tonight in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom — 100% 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.

Overcast
Poor

100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.

Minor moonlight
Good

28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

Excellent transparency
Excellent

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

Rain possible
Fair

32% chance of precipitation — within NWS's "chance" forecast-language band (30-59%).

Moon phase
Waning Crescent
28% illuminated
DayCloud coverRain chance
Tue84%32%
Wed64%69%
Thu74%88%
Fri77%98%
Sat68%74%
Sun100%75%
Mon87%69%

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 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom?

Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom — 100% 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 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom tonight?

The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.