Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States?
Good conditions tonight in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States — 30% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
30% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
7.6 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
3% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tue | 25% | 3% |
| Wed | 0% | 0% |
| Thu | 92% | 0% |
| Fri | 100% | 1% |
| Sat | 100% | 17% |
| Sun | 90% | 53% |
| Mon | 37% | 47% |
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 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States — 30% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 27% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 27% illuminated.