156/160 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 2026-09-14T07:02:05.147Z.

State forecasts are available for 46 of 50 states. The map includes 146 current forecast areas and withholds 4 unavailable areas. The next currently available identity expires at 2026-09-14T09:00:00.000Z.

Boston, MA — unavailable: The model could not support an observing window from the complete current-night inputs. No forecast score is published.
Billings, MT — unavailable: The model could not support an observing window from the complete current-night inputs. No forecast score is published.
Williston, ND — unavailable: The model could not support an observing window from the complete current-night inputs. No forecast score is published.
Newport, RI — unavailable: The model could not support an observing window from the complete current-night inputs. No forecast score is published.
Massachusetts — unavailable: This state forecast is unavailable because at least one of its three regional forecasts is withheld. See the affected region for its reason.
Montana — unavailable: This state forecast is unavailable because at least one of its three regional forecasts is withheld. See the affected region for its reason.
North 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.
Rhode Island — unavailable: This state forecast is unavailable because at least one of its three regional forecasts is withheld. See the affected region for its reason.

Coverage note: this city page is excluded from indexing until data completeness checks pass.

City stargazing forecast

Should I go stargazing in Marfa tonight?

Current conditions at Marfa look supportive during Monday 2:30 AM CDT-Mon, 6:00 AM CDT. Confirm access independently before deciding whether to go.

City-level planning view for Marfa.

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

State: Texas

Tonight score: 99 (Good)

Best window: Monday 2:30 AM CDT-Mon, 6:00 AM CDT

Main limiter: No material limiter

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Why tonight

Decision factors that drive the score

No material limiter is the main factor tonight.

Clouds: 45%

Moon interference: 50%

Darkness: 70%

Darkness class: B3

Light-pollution baseline: dark. Milky Way visibility still depends on moonlight, clouds, transparency, and season.

Before you go

Execution checklist for this location

Use the Monday 2:30 AM CDT-Mon, 6:00 AM CDT window, not the whole night.
Use the forecast map for regional context; confirm the exact location and access separately.
Confirm access, parking, gate hours, and weather close to departure.
Arrive early enough for dark adaptation.

Planning beyond tonight

Marfa longer-range guidance

A supported seven-night local series is not available yet. Recheck each day as the next night enters the reliable forecast window.

FAQ

Marfa quick planning guidance

What does the Marfa forecast zone indicate tonight?

Broad conditions are favorable during the listed window, but this forecast zone is not a verified observing destination.

What is driving the score tonight?

No material limiter is the main factor tonight.