Accra, Ghana Clear Sky Chart
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Stargazing in Accra, Ghana
Accra, on Ghana's Atlantic coast at 5.6°N, sits near the equator, giving it a sky where both celestial hemispheres pass overhead through the year. The city's Bortle 7 glow and the humid tropical climate are the main challenges, with cloud common much of the year. Darker skies lie inland away from the coastal strip, reaching Bortle 4 within a couple of hours. The bright equatorial Milky Way core passes high overhead in season. The drier windows — particularly the Harmattan period from December to February, when dry Saharan air reaches the coast — offer the clearest nights, though dust can reduce transparency.
Accra, Ghana Stargazing FAQ
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Stargazing guides
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing?
The answer depends on five things you can check right now.
Light Pollution & the Bortle Scale
How dark is your sky: and what difference does it make?
What Planets Are Visible Tonight?
Real visibility data for all 7 naked-eye and telescope planets, calculated for your location.
Meteor Shower Calendar 2026
Every shower this year: peak dates, expected rates, moon interference, and the two you absolutely cannot miss.