Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Boise, Idaho, United States?
Fair conditions tonight in Boise, Idaho, United States — 77% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
77% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
42.0 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
4% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 26% | 4% |
| Tue | 0% | 0% |
| Wed | 0% | 0% |
| Thu | 0% | 0% |
| Fri | 29% | 0% |
| Sat | 53% | 13% |
| Sun | 37% | 16% |
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 Boise, Idaho, United States?
Fair stargazing conditions tonight in Boise, Idaho, United States — 77% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Boise, Idaho, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.