Aspen, Colorado, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Aspen, Colorado, United States?
Good conditions tonight in Aspen, Colorado, United States — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 28% 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.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
40.0 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
0% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0% | 0% |
| Tue | 95% | 17% |
| Wed | 93% | 36% |
| Thu | 28% | 21% |
| Fri | 47% | 4% |
| Sat | 44% | 25% |
| Sun | 70% | 56% |
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 Aspen, Colorado, United States?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Aspen, Colorado, United States — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Aspen, Colorado, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.