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

A wider view of tonight

Select a state to check its sampled areas. National scores help you explore; your local forecast helps you decide.

Supported state forecasts

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State projections in current model order

Regional forecast samples

Model-ordered forecast-zone samples, not verified observing destinations

View national stargazing

Cards follow the existing model order. Their categories summarize reported forecast inputs, not total observing quality or destination access.

Dothan, AL

State: Alabama

Best window: Thursday 7:00 PM CDT-Fri, 5:30 AM CDT

No major limiter identified among the reported inputs for this window

Model category: GoodInspect forecast signal

DE_lp_synth_1, DE

State: Delaware

Best window: Thursday 7:30 PM EDT-Fri, 6:00 AM EDT

No major limiter identified among the reported inputs for this window

Model category: GoodInspect forecast signal

Indianapolis, IN

State: Indiana

Best window: Thursday 8:00 PM EDT-Fri, 7:00 AM EDT

No major limiter identified among the reported inputs for this window

Model category: GoodInspect forecast signal

Raleigh, NC

State: North Carolina

Best window: Thursday 7:30 PM EDT-Fri, 6:30 AM EDT

No major limiter identified among the reported inputs for this window

Model category: GoodInspect forecast signal

Greenville, SC

State: South Carolina

Best window: Thursday 8:00 PM EDT-Fri, 6:30 AM EDT

No major limiter identified among the reported inputs for this window

Model category: GoodInspect forecast signal

White Sulphur Springs, WV

State: West Virginia

Best window: Thursday 8:00 PM EDT-Fri, 6:30 AM EDT

No major limiter identified among the reported inputs for this window

Model category: GoodInspect forecast signal

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.

Read the first-night guide
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