Mumbai, India Stargazing Forecast

Mumbai, India (19.08°, 72.88°) · Updated 11:07 UTC
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Probably skip tonight
Mostly cloudy but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
13:45
Sunrise
00:44
Usable Hours
0/9
Moon
100%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus16° W
♂ Mars26° E
♄ Saturn74° S
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Stargazing in Mumbai, India

Mumbai's coastal humidity and dense urban light (Bortle 9) make it one of the toughest observing environments in Asia. The Western Ghats, 3–4 hours east, offer Bortle 4 conditions and cooler, drier air at altitude. The monsoon season (June–September) brings near-total cloud cover. October through February offers the best conditions, with post-monsoon air that can be surprisingly transparent. Mumbai's latitude (19°N) gives excellent southern-sky access.

Mumbai, India Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Mumbai?∨
The Western Ghats, 3-4 hours east, offer Bortle 4 conditions with cooler, drier air at altitude. The hill stations of Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, and Igatpuri are popular dark-sky escapes from the city.
When is the best time to stargaze in Mumbai?∨
October through February — the post-monsoon period offers surprisingly transparent air. The monsoon season (June-September) brings near-total cloud cover. Winter is mild and clear.
Can you see planets from Mumbai?∨
Yes — bright planets remain visible even through Mumbai's humidity and Bortle 9 light pollution. Venus, Jupiter, and Mars are all prominent on clear nights. The crescent Moon over the Arabian Sea is particularly photogenic.

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