Miami, US Clear Sky Chart

Miami, US (25.76°, -80.19°) · Updated 00:30 EDT
23
Poor
low confidence ⓘ
low · Forecast stability

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Probably skip tonight
BEST 20:00–21:00 (1h)
Mostly cloudy with moderate moon interference. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters. Conditions are changeable, so check again closer to the time.
Sunset
18:41
Sunrise
07:27
Usable Hours
4/11
Moon
87%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars60° E
♃ Jupiter53° E
♄ Saturn66° S
⛢ Uranus85° S
♆ Neptune64° S
Sky darkness
City sky (Bortle 8-9)
SQM 17.4, 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 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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