1. Coeur d'Alene, ID
State: Idaho
Best window: Thursday 4:00 AM PDT-Thu, 5:00 AM PDT
No material limiter
A better night starts here
Know if the sky is
worth your night.
Find your viewing window, understand the conditions, and choose a place to look up.
Search supported U.S. cities, parks, and states. City results describe a forecast area; state results are an overview. How to read the forecast
Plan beyond tonight
Use the calendar and seasonal guides when your goal is date-specific
For a future sky event, start with the source-checked astronomy calendar. For a state-level comparison, compare the best states tonight. For seasonal Milky Way planning, compare the Milky Way visibility guide, then check Milky Way timing tonight before leaving.
A wider view of tonight
Select a state to check its sampled areas. National scores help you explore; your local forecast helps you decide.
Best states tonight
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Top states tonight
Top regional forecast signals
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2. Portland, OR
State: Oregon
Best window: Thursday 4:00 AM PDT-Thu, 5:30 AM PDT
No material limiter
3. Vancouver, WA
State: Washington
Best window: Thursday 4:00 AM PDT-Thu, 5:30 AM PDT
No material limiter
4. Seattle, WA
State: Washington
Best window: Thursday 4:00 AM PDT-Thu, 5:30 AM PDT
No material limiter
5. Spokane, WA
State: Washington
Best window: Thursday 4:00 AM PDT-Thu, 5:00 AM PDT
No material limiter
6. Winnemucca, NV
State: Nevada
Best window: Thursday 4:00 AM PDT-Thu, 5:30 AM PDT
No material limiter
Trust details
Score basis and forecast inputs
Keep a little room for wonder
Your first night doesn’t need to be complicated.
Pick a safe, accessible spot. Bring a warm layer. Let your eyes adjust to the dark.