Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom?
Poor conditions tonight in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom — 98% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
98% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
13.8 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
2% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 97% | 2% |
| Tue | 91% | 50% |
| Wed | 78% | 75% |
| Thu | 63% | 7% |
| Fri | 84% | 75% |
| Sat | 69% | 37% |
| Sun | 100% | 59% |
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 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom — 98% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 30% illuminated.