Miami, US Clear Sky Chart

Miami, US (25.76°, -80.19°) · Updated 20:24 EDT
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Worth a short session
BEST 00:00–05:49 (5h 49m)
Partly cloudy with some clear gaps with very low moonlight. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters. Conditions are changeable, so check again closer to the time.
Sunset
19:26
Sunrise
07:06
Usable Hours
6/10
Moon
8%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus21° SW
♂ Mars41° E
♃ Jupiter17° E
♄ Saturn67° S
⛢ Uranus84° SE
♆ Neptune64° S
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Stargazing in Miami, US

Miami's subtropical climate means warm, humid air year-round, affecting transparency — but the trade-off is access to deep southern-sky objects that are difficult or impossible from higher latitudes. The Everglades, just 30 minutes west, offer Bortle 4 skies with a vast, flat horizon. Miami's latitude (25.8°N) is the lowest of any major US city, making Canopus, the Southern Cross (barely), and low-declination targets more accessible. Winter cold fronts bring the clearest conditions; summer is humid but occasionally clear.

Miami, US Stargazing FAQ

What can I see from Miami that I can't see further north?
Miami's latitude (25.8°N) is the lowest of any major US city, giving access to southern-sky objects that are difficult from higher latitudes — including Canopus (the second brightest star), and extremely low southern targets.
Where is the best dark sky near Miami?
The Everglades, just 30 minutes west, offer Bortle 4 skies with a vast, flat horizon. Big Cypress National Preserve and the Florida Keys also provide darker conditions than the city.
When is the best time to stargaze in Miami?
Winter cold fronts bring the clearest, driest conditions. The dry season (November-April) is generally best. Summer is humid and thunderstorm-prone, though clear nights do occur.

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