The Star WindowMap-first stargazing decisionsForecast updated Jul 30Forecast updated Jul 30
State decision view
No. New York is not a strong statewide stargazing choice tonight; wait for a better window or check nearby alternatives.
Skip tonight
Broad conditions score: 42 (Skip)
Best window: Thursday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT
Main limiter: Heavy cloud limits viewing tonight.
Cloud risk makes the viewing window unreliable tonight.
Forecast updated Jul 30
Generated: Thursday, Jul 30, 2026, 4:33 AM UTC
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Regional forecast sample: North Region New York forecast zone. Use it to inspect a broad area, not as a ranked observing destination.
Clouds: 97%
Moon illumination: 100%
Dark-sky access: Darkness 95%
Light pollution: Low
Transparency: Low
Light pollution note: Dark enough for faint targets.
Moon note: This is the statewide illuminated fraction, not a coordinate- and hour-specific interference percentage.
Confidence: Low
Broad planning samples, not ranked observing destinations
New York map
State map updated 2026-07-30
Best window: Thursday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT
Dark-sky potential: B2
Light-pollution baseline: exceptionally dark. Milky Way contrast can be strong when moonlight, clouds, and season also cooperate.
Mixed local signals
Best window: Thursday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT
Dark-sky potential: B2
Light-pollution baseline: exceptionally dark. Milky Way contrast can be strong when moonlight, clouds, and season also cooperate.
Mixed local signals
Best window: Thursday 1:00 AM-3:00 AM EDT
Dark-sky potential: B3
Light-pollution baseline: dark. Milky Way visibility still depends on moonlight, clouds, transparency, and season.
Mixed local signals
Longer-range state guidance
A verified seven-night state series is not available in this feed yet. Recheck each day as the next night enters the reliable forecast window.
Practical reads before local execution