Bogotá, Colombia Clear Sky Chart

Bogotá, Colombia (4.71°, -74.07°) · Updated 09:34 -05
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BEST · MOON UP 04:00–04:30 (30m)
Partly cloudy with some clear gaps with moderate moon interference. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters.
Sunset
17:38
Sunrise
05:41
Usable Hours
1/11
Moon
88%
Visible Planets
☿ Mercury11° W
♂ Mars54° NE
♃ Jupiter49° E
♄ Saturn87° S
⛢ Uranus74° N
♆ Neptune85° S
Sky darkness
City sky (Bortle 8-9)
SQM 17.6, 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 Bogotá, Colombia

Bogotá's high altitude (2,640m) provides thinner, drier air than its tropical latitude might suggest. The city's Bortle 6–7 improves heading into the Eastern Cordillera or south toward the Tatacoa Desert (5 hours), Colombia's premier dark-sky destination with Bortle 2 skies and a dedicated astronomical observatory. At 4.7°N, nearly on the equator, both hemispheres' highlights are accessible. The dry seasons (December–February, July–August) bring the clearest conditions.

Bogotá, Colombia Stargazing FAQ

Is Bogotá good for stargazing?∨
Bogotá's high altitude (2,640m) provides thinner, drier air than its tropical latitude might suggest. At 4.7°N, nearly on the equator, both hemispheres' celestial highlights are accessible — a rare advantage.
Where is the best dark sky near Bogotá?∨
The Tatacoa Desert, about 5 hours south, is Colombia's premier dark-sky destination with Bortle 2 skies and a dedicated astronomical observatory. The Eastern Cordillera hills east of the city offer closer but less dark options.
When is the best time to stargaze in Bogotá?∨
The dry seasons (December-February and July-August) bring the clearest conditions. Bogotá's equatorial position means nights are consistently around 12 hours year-round.

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