Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States?
Fair conditions tonight in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States — 56% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
56% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed.
29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
25.8 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
7% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 15% | 7% |
| Tue | 36% | 11% |
| Wed | 42% | 2% |
| Thu | 95% | 2% |
| Fri | 73% | 4% |
| Sat | 8% | 2% |
| Sun | 37% | 13% |
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States?
Fair stargazing conditions tonight in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States — 56% cloud cover — most of the sky is likely obstructed. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 29% illuminated.