City stargazing forecast

Should I go stargazing in Central Region Minnesota tonight?

Good candidate tonight

Yes. Central Region Minnesota is worth considering tonight if you use the Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT window.

City-level planning view for Central Region Minnesota.

Use this page to verify tonight's best window before committing to travel.

State: Minnesota

Tonight score: 85 (Good)

Best window: Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT

Main reason: Clear skies

Why tonight

Decision factors that drive the score

Clear skies are driving the score.

Clouds: 1%

Moon interference: 53%

Darkness: 95%

Light pollution: Low

Darkness class: B2

Excellent dark sky. Milky Way structure is strong.

Before you go

Execution checklist for this location

  • Use the Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT window, not the whole night.
  • Check the local map before leaving.
  • Confirm access, parking, gate hours, and weather close to departure.
  • Arrive early enough for dark adaptation.

Best nights this week

Central Region Minnesota planning strip

Great 90-100Good 80-89Conditional 68-79Borderline 55-67Skip 0-54

Thursday

94

Great

Friday

93

Great

Saturday

91

Great

Sunday

89

Good

Monday

87

Good

Tuesday

92

Great

Wednesday

93

Great

FAQ

Central Region Minnesota quick planning guidance

Is Central Region Minnesota a strong candidate tonight?

Yes, this is a good candidate if you follow the best window.

What is driving the score tonight?

Clear skies are driving the score.