The Star WindowMap-first stargazing decisionsData: 2026-04-04 (Fresh)

Data: 2026-04-04 (Fresh)

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City stargazing forecast

North Region New York

Likely skip tonight

City-level planning view for North Region New York.

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

State: New York

Tonight score: 38

Best window: Saturday 10:00 PM-12:00 AM EDT

Main factor: CLOUD_CAP

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Why tonight

Decision factors that drive the score

Clouds: 78%

Moon interference: 53%

Darkness: 91%

Light pollution: Low

Darkness class: B3

Good dark sky. Milky Way visible with contrast loss.

Best nights this week

North Region New York planning strip

Thursday

68

Good

Friday

67

Good

Saturday

65

Okay

Sunday

63

Okay

Monday

61

Poor

Tuesday

66

Okay

Wednesday

67

Good

FAQ

North Region New York quick planning guidance

Is North Region New York worth it tonight?

Conditions are mixed, so this is more timing-sensitive tonight.

What is the biggest limiter here tonight?

CLOUD_CAP. Compare nearby options before driving if your margin is tight.