Denver, Colorado, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Denver, Colorado, United States?
Poor conditions tonight in Denver, Colorado, United States — 100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 20% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
20% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
55.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 43% | 1% |
| Wed | 48% | 3% |
| Thu | 58% | 3% |
| Fri | 18% | 3% |
| Sat | 17% | 3% |
| Sun | 76% | 9% |
| Mon | 52% | 19% |
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 Denver, Colorado, United States?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Denver, Colorado, United States — 100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 20% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Denver, Colorado, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 20% illuminated.