Spokane, Washington, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Spokane, Washington, United States?
Good conditions tonight in Spokane, Washington, United States — 50% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
50% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely.
30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
41.5 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 | 41% | 0% |
| Tue | 55% | 0% |
| Wed | 58% | 0% |
| Thu | 36% | 0% |
| Fri | 76% | 4% |
| Sat | 55% | 10% |
| Sun | 84% | 15% |
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 Spokane, Washington, United States?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Spokane, Washington, United States — 50% cloud cover — within the 20-50% band where useable gaps between clouds are still likely. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Spokane, Washington, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 30% illuminated.