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Arizona · Model outlook Good · Mon, 4:00 AM MST to Mon, 6:00 AM MST · 2h · Predawn only
State forecast index
State forecasts tonight
Review each state's supported regional forecast sample, local viewing window, and reported limiter, then choose a specific place. A state projection does not describe conditions across every part of a state.
Forecast source cycle: Nov 1 (UTC)
How to use state forecasts
The Star Window state directory helps you open a supported regional forecast sample for a state and move into a more specific map or destination view when available. The state projection uses its highest-scoring supported regional sample; it does not describe conditions statewide. Availability, outlook and action can change by forecast night, and a missing same-night state result stays unavailable rather than being replaced with another date.
State rows remain ordered by the selected existing model category, local start time, or window duration. The model category is not a calibrated probability or a measurement of total observing quality.
State forecasts are broad planning views. Use them to compare supported results for the same night, then move to a narrower supported forecast when your decision depends on a specific place. Missing state data stays missing rather than being filled with a different night or inferred location.
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Hawaii · Model outlook Borderline · Mon, 1:00 AM HST to Mon, 5:30 AM HST · 4h 30m · Predawn only
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Arizona · Model outlook Good · Mon, 4:00 AM MST to Mon, 6:00 AM MST · 2h · Predawn only
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Arizona
Model category: Good
Details, guide & save for Arizona
No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 4 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 96; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Nevada
Model category: Good
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No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 4 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 95; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.California
Model category: Good
Details, guide & save for California
No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 4 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 84; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Colorado
Model category: Good
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No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 2 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 83; hourly support complete (2 of 2 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (2 of 2 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 2 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (2 of 2 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 2 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 2 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Oregon
Model category: Good
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No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 4 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 82; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.New Mexico
Model category: Good
Details, guide & save for New Mexico
No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 3 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 79; hourly support complete (3 of 3 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (3 of 3 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 3 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (3 of 3 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 3 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 3 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Utah
Model category: Good
Details, guide & save for Utah
No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 4 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 72; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Hawaii
Model category: Borderline
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Cloud cover
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 9 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 61; hourly support complete (9 of 9 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (9 of 9 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 9 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 95; hourly support complete (9 of 9 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 9 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 9 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Alaska
Model category: Borderline
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Cloud cover
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 9 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 57; hourly support complete (9 of 9 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (9 of 9 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 9 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 96; hourly support complete (9 of 9 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 9 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 9 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Montana
Model category: Borderline
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Cloud cover
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 4 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 48; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Washington
Model category: Borderline
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Cloud cover
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 4 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 40; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 95; hourly support complete (4 of 4 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 4 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Wyoming
Model category: Borderline
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Cloud cover
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 3 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 37; hourly support complete (3 of 3 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (3 of 3 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 3 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 94; hourly support complete (3 of 3 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 3 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 3 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.North Dakota
Model category: Poor
Details, guide & save for North Dakota
A supported Skip decision, not missing data. Cloud cover.
Cloud cover
South Dakota
Model category: Poor
Details, guide & save for South Dakota
A supported Skip decision, not missing data. Cloud cover.
Cloud cover
Other local observing nights
These states have moved to a different local observing night. Their current decisions remain available here, but are not ranked against the night above.
Connecticut
Model category: Good
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No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 72; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Delaware
Model category: Good
Details, guide & save for Delaware
No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 23 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 79; hourly support complete (23 of 23 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (23 of 23 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 23 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 98; hourly support complete (23 of 23 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 23 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 23 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Maine
Model category: Poor
Details, guide & save for Maine
Cloud cover
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 5 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 19; hourly support complete (5 of 5 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (5 of 5 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 5 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (5 of 5 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 5 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 5 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Maryland
Model category: Good
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No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 72; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 98; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Massachusetts
Model category: Borderline
Details, guide & save for Massachusetts
Unavailable
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 63; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.New Hampshire
Model category: Borderline
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Cloud cover
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 16 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 36; hourly support complete (16 of 16 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (16 of 16 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 16 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (16 of 16 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 16 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 16 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.New Jersey
Model category: Good
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No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 81; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.New York
Model category: Borderline
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Unavailable
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 59; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.North Carolina
Model category: Good
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No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 81; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Pennsylvania
Model category: Borderline
Details, guide & save for Pennsylvania
Unavailable
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 23 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 63; hourly support complete (23 of 23 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (23 of 23 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 23 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 98; hourly support complete (23 of 23 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 23 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 23 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Rhode Island
Model category: Good
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No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 68; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.South Carolina
Model category: Good
Details, guide & save for South Carolina
No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 66; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Vermont
Model category: Borderline
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Cloud cover
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 34; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.Virginia
Model category: Good
Details, guide & save for Virginia
No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 85; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.West Virginia
Model category: Good
Details, guide & save for West Virginia
No material limiter
What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.
cloud cover: window summary value 74; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).
ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).
This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.States awaiting a verified forecast
These states are not ranked. No score or viewing window is shown without a supported current decision.
Alabama
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Alabama forecast statusArkansas
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Arkansas forecast statusFlorida
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Florida forecast statusGeorgia
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Georgia forecast statusIdaho
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Idaho forecast statusIllinois
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Illinois forecast statusIndiana
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Indiana forecast statusIowa
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Iowa forecast statusKansas
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Kansas forecast statusKentucky
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Kentucky forecast statusLouisiana
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Louisiana forecast statusMichigan
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Michigan forecast statusMinnesota
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Minnesota forecast statusMississippi
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Mississippi forecast statusMissouri
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Missouri forecast statusNebraska
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Nebraska forecast statusOhio
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Ohio forecast statusOklahoma
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Oklahoma forecast statusTennessee
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Tennessee forecast statusTexas
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Texas forecast statusWisconsin
Conditions Score: Unavailable
Action: Unavailable
Local window: Unavailable
Open Wisconsin forecast statusState forecast questions
How do I compare states in The Star Window?
Compare supported samples for the same verified forecast night. Read the model category, action, local window, confidence and scope together. These are planning signals, not a calibrated ranking of statewide observing quality.
Why is a state sometimes unavailable?
A state stays unavailable when a complete supported result for that forecast night is not available. The directory does not substitute another night, another state, or an estimated value.
Does a state forecast describe conditions everywhere in the state?
No. The state projection represents its selected supported regional sample, not a statewide average. Cities, parks, forecast zones and observing sites can differ, so use a supported map or curated destination when you need a narrower result.
Does the state directory rank the best states for stargazing?
No measured best-state ranking is claimed. When comparable same-night samples are available, the directory retains the current model order and offers local-time and window-duration sorting. This is not proof that conditions are better across one entire state than another.
Is a forecast zone a stargazing location?
No. A forecast zone is a weather-reporting scope. It does not confirm public access, parking, darkness, safety, or a specific observing site.