155/160 observing locations currentCoverage details

Forecasts are withheld individually when their recorded expiry is reached; other independently current areas remain available.

National comparisons: Sunday night, September 13-14. Other current local nights remain available on their place pages and map.

Each place changes to its coming night at natural dawn. Next forecast renewal is due by 2026-09-14T02:17:04.840Z.

State forecasts are available for 49 of 50 states. The map includes 146 current forecast areas and withholds 4 unavailable areas. The next currently available identity expires at 2026-09-14T07:00:00.000Z.

Cherry Springs State Park — unavailable: Decision expired at its recorded per-identity expiry; recheck after the next complete forecast update.
Durango, CO — unavailable: Decision expired at its recorded per-identity expiry; recheck after the next complete forecast update.
Coeur d'Alene, ID — unavailable: The model could not support an observing window from the complete current-night inputs. No forecast score is published.
Scottsbluff, NE — unavailable: Decision expired at its recorded per-identity expiry; recheck after the next complete forecast update.
Lead, SD — unavailable: Decision expired at its recorded per-identity expiry; recheck after the next complete forecast update.
Idaho — unavailable: This state forecast is unavailable because at least one of its three regional forecasts is withheld. See the affected region for its reason.

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Why Moon Phase Matters

How moon brightness changes what you can see.

beginnerAbout 5 min read

Why Moon Phase Matters

Moon brightness can wash out faint targets even on clear nights.

Rules Of Thumb

New moon weeks are best for Milky Way contrast.
Bright moon nights are better for Moon/planet viewing.
Moon altitude and timing matter as much as phase.

Use Tonight Decision Logic

Check cloud + moon + darkness together before driving.

Why Moon Phase Matters

Why Moon Phase Matters

Rules Of Thumb

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