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2 days ago · Created by Attilla Danko , it's the astronomers forecast. It shows at a glance when, in the next 96 hours, we might expect clear and dark skies for one specific observing site.
Use the dark sky map to select any Scope Site, Observatory or Dark Sky Site and view the latest stargazing forecast in detail. Map markers showing tonight's stargazing ratings for your favourite Scope Sites, and the latest international dark sky sites & major astronomical observatories.
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The first place many astronomers turn for observing forecasts is Attila Danko’s Clear Sky Charts. It assembles data from the Canadian Meteorological Centre into a stargazing forecast spanning 180 hours. A chart for a particular location uses rows of colored squares to indicate cloud cover, transparency, and seeing. There are charts for thousands of...
Although not aimed specifically at astronomers, major weather services offer apps that display conditions and forecasts. While most of these do have some astronomy information, and some even feature astronomy pages, astronomy data are usually limited to basics like sunrise, moonrise, and maybe an occasional feature on special events like meteor sho...
Being able to put together an accurate weather forecast requires not just high-tech weather instruments, but years of training and experience. Nevertheless, by checking a few indicators it’s more than possible to get an idea of the night’s stargazing weather.
2 days ago · ClearDarkSky. Clear Sky Charts. Based on a numerical weather model, Clear Sky Charts are perhaps the most accurate and the most usable forecasters of astronomical observing conditions for over 6300 observatories and observing sites in North America. Light Pollution Map.
2 days ago · The colors are picked from what color the sky is likely to be, with Dark blue being clear. Lighter shades of blue are increasing cloudiness and white is overcast. This forecast may miss low cloud and afternoon thunderstorms. When the forecast is clear, the sky may still be hazy, if the transparency forecast is poor.
Interactive weather map allows you to pan and zoom to get unmatched weather details in your local neighborhood or half a world away from The Weather Channel and Weather.com.
