Bali, Indonesia Clear Sky Chart

Bali, Indonesia (-8.34°, 115.09°) · Updated 10:42 WITA
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Worth a look tonight
BEST 23:00–03:00 (4h)
Partly cloudy with some clear gaps with very low moonlight. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters.
Sunset
18:16
Sunrise
06:13
Usable Hours
5/11
Moon
10%
Visible Planets
☿ Mercury13° W
♀ Venus37° W
♂ Mars33° NE
♃ Jupiter12° E
♄ Saturn79° N
⛢ Uranus61° N
♆ Neptune82° N
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Stargazing in Bali, Indonesia

Bali's tropical position near the equator (8.3°S) gives access to southern sky highlights like the Magellanic Clouds, Southern Cross, and Centaurus. The island's volcanic highlands (Mount Agung, Mount Batur) offer elevated observing spots above the coastal haze. Light pollution is moderate (Bortle 5–6 on the northern coast) and drops to Bortle 3 inland. The dry season (April–October) provides the clearest conditions. Bali's position makes it one of few tourist destinations where both Polaris and the Southern Cross are visible.

Bali, Indonesia Stargazing FAQ

Can you see the Southern Cross from Bali?∨
Yes — at 8.3°S, the Southern Cross passes high in the sky and is easily visible. Bali is also one of few popular tourist destinations where both Polaris and the Southern Cross are visible at different times.
Where is the best place to stargaze in Bali?∨
The volcanic highlands around Mount Agung and Mount Batur offer elevated observing spots above the coastal haze. The northern coast near Lovina has less light pollution (Bortle 5-6) than the developed south.
When is the best time to stargaze in Bali?∨
The dry season (April-October) provides the clearest conditions. The Milky Way galactic centre passes nearly overhead during these months, making it an exceptional period for astrophotography.

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