Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Cleveland, Ohio, United States?

Good conditions tonight in Cleveland, Ohio, United States — 37% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

Mostly clear
Good

37% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.

Minor moonlight
Good

29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

Excellent transparency
Excellent

24.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.

Dry
Excellent

1% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).

Moon phase
Waning Crescent
29% illuminated
DayCloud coverRain chance
Mon13%1%
Tue8%3%
Wed46%3%
Thu48%1%
Fri11%2%
Sat92%1%
Sun96%18%

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.

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Is tonight good for stargazing in Cleveland, Ohio, United States?

Good stargazing conditions tonight in Cleveland, Ohio, United States — 37% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 29% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.

What is the moon phase in Cleveland, Ohio, United States tonight?

The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 29% illuminated.