Montevideo, Uruguay Stargazing Forecast

Montevideo, Uruguay (-34.9°, -56.16°) · Updated 03:53 UTC
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BEST 06:00–10:00 (4h)
Clear skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
21:01
Sunrise
10:39
Usable Hours
7/10
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus25° NW
♂ Mars14° NE
♄ Saturn52° N
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Stargazing in Montevideo, Uruguay

Montevideo, on Uruguay's Atlantic coast at 34.9°S, has Bortle 7 city skies but quick access to dark country across Uruguay's sparsely populated, gently rolling interior. Bortle 3–4 conditions are reachable within an hour, and the rural east and north offer darker skies still. At this southern latitude the sky is superbly placed: the Magellanic Clouds, the Southern Cross, and the galactic core (high overhead in winter) are all on display, and the aurora australis is very occasionally glimpsed over the southern horizon during major storms. The temperate climate gives frequent clear nights, especially in autumn.

Montevideo, Uruguay Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Montevideo?
Uruguay's sparsely populated, rolling interior darkens to Bortle 3-4 within an hour, and the rural east and north offer darker skies still. The low, open countryside gives clear horizons in every direction.
What can you see from Montevideo's southern sky?
At 34.9°S, the Magellanic Clouds, the Southern Cross, and the galactic core (high overhead in winter) are all beautifully placed. The aurora australis is very occasionally glimpsed low to the south during major storms.
When is the best time to stargaze near Montevideo?
Autumn brings frequent clear, stable nights. The southern-hemisphere winter places the galactic core high overhead. The temperate climate gives good observing through much of the year.