1. Arkansas
Band: Great
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT
Tonight's stargazing verdict
Worth it tonight
This page exists to tell you whether tonight is worth going outside and when the best stargazing window occurs.
Arkansas currently leads national conditions.
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT
Main reason: Clear window with strong viewing conditions.
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How this page works
Tonight's stargazing forecast is designed for execution, not general planning. Use the verdict, best window, and primary factor to decide whether conditions are worth acting on before you head out.
For final execution, validate clouds, moon interference, and darkness on the map before departure.
Best states tonight
From 2026-07-13
2. Colorado
Band: Great
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM MDT
3. North Dakota
Band: Great
Best window: Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT
4. Pennsylvania
Band: Great
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-1:00 AM EDT
5. West Virginia
Band: Great
Best window: Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT
6. Wisconsin
Band: Great
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT
7. Wyoming
Band: Great
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM MDT
8. Illinois
Band: Great
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT
Tough conditions tonight
Lowest-scoring state conditions in the latest forecast
Georgia
Score: 42
Reason: Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.
Idaho
Score: 42
Reason: Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.
Louisiana
Score: 42
Reason: Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.
Maine
Score: 42
Reason: Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.
Mississippi
Score: 42
Reason: Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.
Higher-confidence options
Best practical spots when access and reliability matter
North Region Arkansas
Score: 91
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT
View locationSouth Region Arkansas
Score: 91
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT
View locationCentral Region Colorado
Score: 91
Best window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM MDT
View locationNorth Region North Dakota
Score: 91
Best window: Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT
View locationCentral Region North Dakota
Score: 91
Best window: Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT
View locationSouth Region North Dakota
Score: 91
Best window: Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT
View locationFAQ
Quick answers for common stargazing queries
Is tonight good for stargazing?
Check the verdict first. Great/Good usually means worth it, Conditional means local timing matters, and Borderline/Skip means stronger timing risk.
What makes a night bad for stargazing?
Cloud cover, bright moonlight, and low darkness potential are the most common limiting factors.
Guides for tonight
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