Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Stargazing Forecast

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (9.03°, 38.74°) · Updated 03:04 UTC
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Probably skip tonight
BEST 00:00–01:00 (1h)
Mostly clear skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
15:47
Sunrise
03:15
Usable Hours
1/3
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus21° W
♂ Mars27° E
♄ Saturn84° S
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Stargazing in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa sits high on the Ethiopian plateau at 2,355m, one of the highest capital cities in the world — an altitude that gives thin, clear air and excellent transparency. The city's Bortle 6 glow gives way to dark highland skies quickly, with Bortle 3 conditions reachable in the surrounding countryside. At 9°N, near the equator, both celestial hemispheres are accessible through the year, and the bright Milky Way core passes nearly overhead in season. Ethiopia has distinct wet and dry seasons; the dry months (October to May) offer the most reliable clear nights for observing.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Stargazing FAQ

Is Addis Ababa good for stargazing?∨
The high-altitude plateau setting (2,355m) gives thin, clear air and good transparency, and dark highland skies are close to the city. At 9°N near the equator, both hemispheres are accessible through the year.
What can you see from Addis Ababa's equatorial sky?∨
At 9°N, both northern and southern constellations pass through the sky across the year, and the bright galactic core passes nearly overhead in season — an advantage of the near-equatorial, high-altitude location.
When is the best time to stargaze in Addis Ababa?∨
The dry season, roughly October to May, offers the most reliable clear nights. The main rainy season (June-September) brings frequent cloud. The galactic core is well placed during the dry-season months.

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