Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Charleston, South Carolina, United States?
Poor conditions tonight in Charleston, South Carolina, United States — 100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing.
28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
8.4 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
80% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 100% | 80% |
| Tue | 96% | 6% |
| Wed | 57% | 2% |
| Thu | 100% | 3% |
| Fri | 100% | 11% |
| Sat | 100% | 58% |
| Sun | 90% | 63% |
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 Charleston, South Carolina, United States?
Poor stargazing conditions tonight in Charleston, South Carolina, United States — 100% cloud cover — above the 80% threshold generally considered a washout for sky viewing. 28% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Charleston, South Carolina, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 28% illuminated.