Berlin, Germany Clear Sky Chart

Berlin, Germany (52.52°, 13.41°) · Updated 15:32 CET
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Marginal, check the window
BEST 18:00–19:00 (1h)
Clear skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters.
Sunset
16:44
Sunrise
06:56
Usable Hours
12/12
Moon
89%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars48° SE
♃ Jupiter42° SE
♄ Saturn39° S
⛢ Uranus58° S
♆ Neptune37° S
Sky darkness
City sky (Bortle 8-9)
SQM 17.9, estimated from satellite night lights. A property of the place, separate from tonight’s score. How we estimate this
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Stargazing in Berlin, Germany

Berlin's flat Brandenburg surroundings mean Bortle 7 urban glow drops steadily heading in any direction. The Westhavelland Nature Park (90 minutes west) is Germany's only International Dark Sky Reserve, achieving Bortle 2–3. Berlin's continental climate brings cold, dry winters with good transparency — though Siberian high-pressure blocks can bring persistent fog. The city's numerous lakes provide open horizons for suburban observers.

Berlin, Germany Stargazing FAQ

Where is the best dark sky near Berlin?∨
The Westhavelland Nature Park, about 90 minutes west, is Germany's only International Dark Sky Reserve with Bortle 2-3 conditions. The Mecklenburg Lakes to the north also offer good darkness.
Is Berlin good for stargazing?∨
Berlin's flat Brandenburg surroundings mean light pollution drops steadily in every direction. The city has several public observatories and an active amateur astronomy community. Cold, dry winters bring good transparency.
Can you see the Milky Way from near Berlin?∨
Yes — the Westhavelland Dark Sky Reserve achieves Bortle 2-3 on clear nights, making the Milky Way clearly visible. Even rural Brandenburg an hour from the city shows the Milky Way under good conditions.

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