Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Madison, Wisconsin, United States?
Good conditions tonight in Madison, Wisconsin, United States — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear.
30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
21.3 mi visibility — at or above the ~6mi threshold for excellent atmospheric transparency.
1% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
| Day | Cloud cover | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 1% | 1% |
| Tue | 28% | 2% |
| Wed | 72% | 2% |
| Thu | 71% | 1% |
| Fri | 52% | 5% |
| Sat | 48% | 5% |
| Sun | 82% | 5% |
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 Madison, Wisconsin, United States?
Good stargazing conditions tonight in Madison, Wisconsin, United States — 0% cloud cover — at or below the 20% threshold amateur-astronomy forecasting tools treat as effectively clear. 30% moon illumination — a crescent-to-quarter moon, manageable for most targets.
What is the moon phase in Madison, Wisconsin, United States tonight?
The moon is currently in its waning crescent phase, 30% illuminated.