Fresno, California, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Fresno, California, United States?
Good conditions tonight in Fresno, California, United States — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
47.0 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
1% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0% | 1% |
| Tue | 0% | 1% |
| Wed | 0% | 0% |
| Thu | 0% | 0% |
| Fri | 0% | 0% |
| Sat | 12% | 1% |
| Sun | 0% | 3% |
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 Fresno, California, United States?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Fresno, California, United States — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Fresno, California, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 29% illuminated.