Melbourne, Australia Stargazing Forecast

Melbourne, Australia (-37.81°, 144.96°) · Updated 11:02 UTC
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Worth a short session
BEST 09:00–20:00 (11h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
07:31
Sunrise
21:21
Usable Hours
11/11
Moon
100%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus25° NW
♂ Mars12° NE
♄ Saturn49° N
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Stargazing in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne's famously changeable weather can frustrate observers, but when high pressure settles in, the skies can be excellent. The Great Otway National Park (2 hours south-west) and the Wimmera region (3 hours north-west) offer Bortle 3 conditions. At 37.8°S, Melbourne provides superb southern-sky access — the Magellanic Clouds are circumpolar. Autumn and winter bring the most stable conditions, and Melbourne's active astronomy community runs regular public events.

Melbourne, Australia Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Melbourne?∨
The Great Otway National Park (2 hours south-west) and the Wimmera region (3 hours north-west) offer Bortle 3 conditions. The Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island provide closer but less dark options.
Is Melbourne's weather good for stargazing?∨
Melbourne's changeable weather can frustrate observers, but when high pressure settles in, the skies are excellent. Autumn and winter bring the most stable conditions. The city averages more clear nights than London or Paris.
Can you see the Magellanic Clouds from Melbourne?∨
Yes — at 37.8°S, the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are circumpolar (always above the horizon) and clearly visible from any dark-sky site near Melbourne on moonless nights.

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