Austin, US Clear Sky Chart
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Tonight's forecast has shifted a little across recent updates — worth a re-check closer to dusk. We compare how much tonight's score has moved across our recent forecast updates, a score that's held steady is more trustworthy.
Confidence reflects how trustworthy the forecast is, it doesn't change the score.
Stargazing in Austin, US
Austin benefits from the Texas Hill Country — Bortle 4 skies are available within 45 minutes heading west. Canyon of the Eagles and Enchanted Rock are popular nearby dark-sky sites. Central Texas gets around 220 clear nights per year, with autumn and winter bringing the driest, most transparent conditions. Austin's latitude (30°N) provides excellent access to southern-sky objects. The Texas Star Party in the Davis Mountains (6 hours west) offers some of the darkest skies in the continental US.
Austin, US 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.