157/160 observing locations currentCoverage details

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

National comparisons: Tuesday night, September 22-23. 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 2026-09-23T03:02:24.841Z.

State forecasts are available for 47 of 50 states. The map includes 147 current forecast areas and withholds 3 unavailable areas. The next currently available identity expires at 2026-09-23T05:00:00.000Z.

Trinidad, CO — unavailable: The model could not support an observing window from the complete current-night inputs. No forecast score is published.
Lima, OH — unavailable: The model could not support an observing window from the complete current-night inputs. No forecast score is published.
Sioux Falls, SD — unavailable: The model could not support an observing window from the complete current-night inputs. No forecast score is published.
Colorado — unavailable: This state forecast is unavailable because at least one of its three regional forecasts is withheld. See the affected region for its reason.
Ohio — unavailable: This state forecast is unavailable because at least one of its three regional forecasts is withheld. See the affected region for its reason.
South Dakota — unavailable: This state forecast is unavailable because at least one of its three regional forecasts is withheld. See the affected region for its reason.

Stargazing map

National and state stargazing map

The Star Window map helps you compare broad stargazing conditions across supported areas, then move into a state or curated destination for a more specific forecast. Use it to narrow where conditions look more promising. The map does not turn a forecast area into a verified observing site, parking area, or access recommendation.

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New Jersey Stargazing score map

Scope: New Jersey view

Layer: Stargazing score | Mode: Tonight | Forecast source cycle: Sep 22 (UTC)

Last checked for selected area: Sep 22, 11:02 PM EDT | updated 48 minutes ago

Update details

UTC timestamp: Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC

New Jersey stargazing decision

New JerseyTuesday night, September 22-23General stargazingLocal-night forecast

Action: Recheck in New Jersey

NightTuesday night, September 22-23

FreshnessSep 22, 11:02 PM EDT | updated 48 minutes ago

Stargazing score65

Best windowTue, 11:30 PM EDT-Wed, 5:30 AM EDT

ConfidenceModerate confidence forecast

Main limiterCloud cover

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Map and saved-place actions

This is a state aggregate for general stargazing. Forecast zones remain separate entities.

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Stargazing score legend and methodology

The stargazing score summarizes supported conditions for the selected local night.

State colors are broad planning signals, not site-level guarantees. Use location pages before travel.

National view is state-first. State scope reveals local markers.

Poor conditions (0-54)Borderline conditions (55-67)Borderline conditions (68-79)Good conditions (80-89)Good conditions (90-100)Unavailable

Forecast areas

Forecast areas summarize regional conditions, not individual observing sites. Confirm access and local rules with official sources before leaving.

Turn the map into a stargazing decision

Compare where conditions are strongest tonight, then drill into a state view for local execution and final go/no-go timing.

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Forecast-zone detail links

New Jersey forecast areas for Tuesday night, September 22-23

Paterson, NJ

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Newark, NJ

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Trenton, NJ

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Guides Linked To Map Decisions

When map signals are mixed, use these practical guides

How to Choose a Good Public Stargazing Spot Bortle Scale for Stargazing: What Each Class Really Means How to Read a Stargazing Forecast Stargazing From Cities and Suburbs All stargazing guides

Location trust data

Access details are still being collected

Use map scores for tonight's forecast. Check posted access, parking, and local safety before traveling.

Journey From Map To Action

Use this sequence when conditions are borderline

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