Cairo, Egypt Stargazing Forecast

Cairo, Egypt (30.04°, 31.24°) · Updated 11:02 UTC
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Worth a look tonight
BEST 18:00–02:00 (8h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
16:49
Sunrise
03:13
Usable Hours
8/8
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars22° E
♄ Saturn62° S
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Stargazing in Cairo, Egypt

Cairo's dense urban light pollution (Bortle 8–9) and Saharan dust can be challenging, but driving into the Western Desert (2 hours west) reveals some of the darkest skies in the Mediterranean region. The White Desert and Siwa Oasis are outstanding dark-sky destinations. Egypt's dry climate means cloud is rarely an issue — the main challenges are dust haze and urban glow. At 30°N, Cairo provides a good balance of northern and southern sky access, and the Giza Plateau makes a legendary foreground.

Cairo, Egypt Stargazing FAQ

Can you stargaze from the Pyramids?∨
The Giza Plateau faces significant light pollution from Cairo, but the Pyramids make a legendary foreground for astrophotography. For darker skies, head west into the desert — the White Desert and Siwa Oasis are outstanding.
Where is the best dark sky near Cairo?∨
The Western Desert, about 2 hours west, reveals some of the darkest skies in the Mediterranean region. The White Desert and Siwa Oasis are popular dark-sky destinations. The Red Sea coast to the east is another option.
When is the best time to stargaze in Cairo?∨
Egypt's dry climate means cloud is rarely an issue. The main challenges are Saharan dust haze (worst in spring) and urban glow. Winter months generally offer the clearest, most transparent conditions.

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