State forecast index

Best stargazing states tonight

Compare state-level stargazing conditions, best viewing windows, and regional forecast opportunities before choosing where to look.

Forecast updated Aug 3

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Idaho

T-195

Tonight: Great

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM MDT

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Illinois

T-195

Tonight: Great

Best window: Monday 2:00 AM-4:00 AM CDT

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Michigan

T-393

Tonight: Great

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-2:00 AM EDT

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Oklahoma

T-393

Tonight: Great

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

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Wisconsin

T-591

Tonight: Great

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

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Wyoming

T-591

Tonight: Great

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM MDT

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Colorado

T-789

Tonight: Good

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM MDT

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Texas

T-789

Tonight: Good

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

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Ohio

T-987

Tonight: Good

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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South Dakota

T-987

Tonight: Good

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-2:00 AM CDT

Clear window with strong viewing conditions.

2 states tied at this score

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Georgia

T-1169

Tonight: Conditional

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Moon brightness likely limits contrast tonight.

5 states tied at this score

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Indiana

T-1169

Tonight: Conditional

Best window: Monday 2:00 AM-4:00 AM CDT

Moon brightness likely limits contrast tonight.

5 states tied at this score

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Kentucky

T-1169

Tonight: Conditional

Best window: Monday 4:00 AM-6:00 AM EDT

Moon brightness likely limits contrast tonight.

5 states tied at this score

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North Dakota

T-1169

Tonight: Conditional

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

5 states tied at this score

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Tennessee

T-1169

Tonight: Conditional

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-2:00 AM CDT

Moon brightness likely limits contrast tonight.

5 states tied at this score

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Alaska

#1666

Tonight: Borderline

Best window: Monday 9:00 PM-12:00 AM AKDT

Moon brightness likely limits contrast tonight.

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Alabama

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Arizona

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Arkansas

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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California

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Connecticut

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Delaware

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Florida

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Hawaii

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Iowa

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Kansas

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Louisiana

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Maine

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Maryland

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Massachusetts

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-2:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Minnesota

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Mississippi

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Missouri

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Montana

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Nebraska

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Nevada

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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New Hampshire

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-2:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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New Jersey

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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New Mexico

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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New York

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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North Carolina

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Oregon

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Pennsylvania

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Rhode Island

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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South Carolina

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Utah

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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Vermont

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Virginia

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Washington

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: No verified same-night window

No verified window falls within this forecast night. Skip tonight and recheck the next fresh run.

34 states tied at this score

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West Virginia

T-1742

Tonight: Skip

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Moon brightness likely limits contrast tonight.

34 states tied at this score

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Rising regional forecasts

Regional forecast zones with active planning signals

Regional forecast zone

Central Region Ohio forecast zone

Good candidate tonight

State: Ohio

Broad conditions score: 83 (Good)

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Clear skies

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Regional forecast zone

Central Region Missouri forecast zone

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State: Missouri

Broad conditions score: 38 (Skip)

Best window: No verified same-night window

Mixed local signals

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Regional forecast zone

South Region Pennsylvania forecast zone

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State: Pennsylvania

Broad conditions score: 38 (Skip)

Best window: Monday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT

Cloud cap

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