Bangkok, Thailand Stargazing Forecast

Bangkok, Thailand (13.76°, 100.5°) · Updated 11:08 UTC
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Probably skip tonight
BEST 20:00–22:00 (2h)
Partly cloudy with some clear gaps but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
11:46
Sunrise
23:02
Usable Hours
2/9
Moon
100%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus19° W
♂ Mars26° E
♄ Saturn80° S
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Stargazing in Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok's tropical humidity and urban Bortle 8–9 make it one of the more challenging major cities for stargazing. Conditions improve significantly during the cool, dry season (November–February), when clearer skies and lower humidity help transparency. Khao Yai National Park (3 hours north-east) offers Bortle 4 darkness. Bangkok's low latitude (13.8°N) gives good access to southern-sky objects like Centaurus and the Scorpius tail.

Bangkok, Thailand Stargazing FAQ

When is the best time to stargaze in Bangkok?∨
The cool, dry season (November-February) brings the clearest skies and lowest humidity. The hot season (March-May) and wet season (June-October) both present significant challenges for observing.
Where can I stargaze near Bangkok?∨
Khao Yai National Park, about 3 hours north-east, offers Bortle 4 darkness and is the most popular dark-sky destination near the city. The mountains of Kanchanaburi to the west are another option.
Can you see planets from Bangkok?∨
Yes — bright planets are visible on clear nights despite the city's light pollution and humidity. Jupiter and Venus are particularly prominent due to their brightness.

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