Brisbane, Australia Stargazing Forecast

Brisbane, Australia (-27.47°, 153.03°) · Updated 12:08 UTC
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Worth a short session
BEST 08:00–19:00 (11h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
07:18
Sunrise
20:30
Usable Hours
11/12
Moon
100%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus27° W
♂ Mars18° NE
♄ Saturn59° N
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Stargazing in Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane's subtropical climate gives it more clear nights than Sydney or Melbourne, with relatively low humidity in winter. Bortle 6–7 in the city drops to Bortle 4 heading west into the Darling Downs. The Scenic Rim to the south-west offers good dark-sky access within 90 minutes. At 27.5°S, Brisbane provides one of the best balances of southern-sky access and comfortable observing temperatures in Australia. The Milky Way galactic centre passes high overhead during winter.

Brisbane, Australia Stargazing FAQ

Is Brisbane good for stargazing?∨
Brisbane's subtropical climate gives it more clear nights than Sydney or Melbourne, with relatively low humidity in winter. The city's Bortle 6-7 drops to Bortle 4 heading west into the Darling Downs within 90 minutes.
Where is the best dark sky near Brisbane?∨
The Scenic Rim to the south-west and the Darling Downs to the west offer good dark-sky access. The Bunya Mountains National Park and the Granite Belt region are popular observing destinations.
When is the best time to stargaze in Brisbane?∨
Winter (June-August) offers clear, dry conditions and the Milky Way galactic centre high overhead. At 27.5°S, Brisbane provides one of the best balances of southern-sky access and comfortable observing temperatures in Australia.

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