Is tonight good for stargazing?
One tap tells you what the sky is doing where you are — clouds, the moon, aurora chances and the next meteor shower, in a single go/no-go read.
Reading the sky…
Checking clouds, the moon, aurora activity and tonight's meteor showers.
Tap any star or planet to identify it — for your place & time.
A print of the sky over any place, on any date — a keepsake.
Find any constellation, name its brightest stars, and know when it's best seen.
When each shower peaks, how many you'll really see, and how to watch.
See Saturn at opposition — brightest and closest for the year, its rings wide open.
The Aug 2026 blood moon — when to watch it turn red, wherever you are.
Highlights of the night
What Stargazr checks for you
- Clouds first. The single biggest factor in whether you'll see anything. Stargazr pulls the cloud forecast for your exact spot — not a regional average.
- The moon. A bright moon washes out faint stars, the Milky Way and meteors. We show tonight's phase, how lit it is, and when it rises and sets.
- Aurora, where it's possible. NOAA's live Kp index and OVATION model, read for your latitude — so you know if the northern (or southern) lights have any chance of reaching you.
- The next meteor shower. Every major shower with its peak date, expected rate, and an honest read on how much the moon will spoil it.
- Real darkness. When astronomical twilight ends and true dark begins for your location tonight.
New to this? Our beginner's guide to stargazing shows how to start tonight — no telescope needed.
Stargazr gives general sky-condition guidance for casual stargazers. Cloud data: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Aurora & space weather: NOAA SWPC. Meteor-shower figures: International Meteor Organization. Astrophotography via Wikimedia Commons (NASA/ESA/ESO, CC/PD). Conditions can change quickly — step outside and look up.