Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Maui, Hawaii, United States?
Poor conditions tonight in Maui, Hawaii, United States — 26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
18.9 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
84% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 30% | 84% |
| Tue | 16% | 29% |
| Wed | 10% | 41% |
| Thu | 33% | 75% |
| Fri | 19% | 74% |
| Sat | 3% | 39% |
| Sun | 19% | 37% |
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 Maui, Hawaii, United States?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Maui, Hawaii, United States — 26% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Maui, Hawaii, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.