Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States?
Good conditions tonight in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States — 1% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
1% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
39.0 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 | 12% | 0% |
| Tue | 0% | 1% |
| Wed | 23% | 0% |
| Thu | 7% | 2% |
| Fri | 20% | 2% |
| Sat | 75% | 1% |
| Sun | 100% | 10% |
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 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States — 1% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 31% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its last quarter phase, 31% illuminated.