Naples, Italy Clear Sky Chart

Naples, Italy (40.85°, 14.27°) · Updated 07:30 CEST
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Go out tonight
BEST 20:00–05:09 (9h 10m)
Near-perfect skies with very low moonlight. Mars, Saturn, Uranus well placed tonight.
Sunset
19:13
Sunrise
06:43
Usable Hours
10/10
Moon
12%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus11° SW
♂ Mars38° E
♃ Jupiter15° E
♄ Saturn52° S
⛢ Uranus69° SE
♆ Neptune49° S
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Stargazing in Naples, Italy

Naples carries Bortle 8 city light, but southern Italy's drier, clearer climate gives it more usable nights than the northern cities. The Apennines inland and the Cilento National Park to the south-east reach Bortle 3–4, and the dark Tyrrhenian Sea horizon to the west is useful for low-declination and sea-horizon targets. At 40.9°N, Naples sees more of the southern sky than northern Europe, with the summer Milky Way core standing reasonably high. Mount Vesuvius and the coastal setting make for dramatic astrophotography foregrounds.

Naples, Italy Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Naples?
The Apennine interior and the Cilento National Park to the south-east reach Bortle 3-4. The Matese mountains inland are another dark option, and the western sea horizon gives clean low-altitude views over the Tyrrhenian.
Is southern Italy good for stargazing?
Yes — southern Italy's drier, clearer climate gives more usable nights than the foggy north, and its lower latitude (40.9°N at Naples) presents more of the southern sky and a higher summer Milky Way core.
When is the best time to stargaze near Naples?
Late spring through autumn offers warm, clear, dry nights and the high Milky Way core. The Mediterranean climate means reliable summer clarity, unlike the humid Po Valley to the north.