Miami, US Stargazing Forecast

Miami, US (25.76°, -80.19°) · Updated 17:08 UTC
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Marginal, check the window
BEST 01:00–09:00 (8h)
Mostly clear skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
00:07
Sunrise
10:46
Usable Hours
8/9
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus12° W
♂ Mars24° E
♄ Saturn67° 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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