Night sky tonight: sky conditions and night sky forecast for your location
“What’s the night sky like tonight?” really means three questions: will there be clouds, how dark will it get, and what’s up there to see. NightSkyCast answers all three for your exact location in one night forecast.
Night sky tonight from your location
Open the night sky map and tap the location button — or type your town, an address or coordinates. You get sky conditions for tonight hour by hour: low, mid and high clouds, darkness, Moon, dew and wind, plus a 0–10 night score.
Is it clear enough to see stars tonight?
A night score of 7+ means yes — clear and dark enough for stars, the Milky Way away from cities and deep-sky objects through a telescope. 4–6 means a short window or thin high cloud: fine for the Moon, planets and bright stars. Below 4, clouds or a bright Moon win. Light pollution matters too: in a city (Bortle 7–9) even a perfect night shows only the brightest stars — check the Bortle map for a darker spot nearby.
How clear will the sky be tomorrow night?
Use the “Tomorrow” button in the night report or move the time slider on the map. The night sky forecast covers the next several nights, so you can compare tonight with tomorrow night and pick the clearest. Cloud forecasts are most accurate for about 24 hours, so check again on the day.
When is the next clear night sky in the UK?
The UK’s weather comes in from the Atlantic, so clear nights often arrive in short gaps between fronts — and clearing behind a cold front can give the sharpest skies of the month. Check the forecast for London, Manchester or Edinburgh, or tap any spot on the clear sky forecast map to see the next clear night there.
Sky conditions in one glance
On the map, switch between the cloud, light pollution and other layers to see where the sky is clear right now and where it will be tonight. More tips: will the sky be clear tonight and how to choose a night.