Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Phoenix, Arizona, United States?

Good conditions tonight in Phoenix, Arizona, United States — 2% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

Clear skies
Excellent

2% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.

Minor moonlight
Good

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

Excellent transparency
Excellent

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

Dry
Excellent

2% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).

Moon phase
Waning Crescent
30% illuminated
DayCloud coverRain chance
Mon2%2%
Tue13%2%
Wed3%1%
Thu1%0%
Fri0%0%
Sat12%13%
Sun95%30%

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 Phoenix, Arizona, United States?

Good stargazing conditions tonight in Phoenix, Arizona, United States — 2% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

What is the moon phase in Phoenix, Arizona, United States tonight?

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