Nashville, US Stargazing Forecast

Nashville, US (36.16°, -86.78°) · Updated 12:10 UTC
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Worth a look tonight
BEST 02:00–10:00 (8h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
00:53
Sunrise
10:53
Usable Hours
8/8
Moon
99%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars19° E
♄ Saturn55° SE
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Stargazing in Nashville, US

Nashville's Bortle 7 glow drops to Bortle 4–5 within an hour heading into rural Tennessee. The Cumberland Plateau to the east and the Highland Rim offer good dark-sky access. Tennessee's humid subtropical climate means summer haze is common, but autumn nights — particularly October and November — bring dry, transparent air and comfortable temperatures for extended observing sessions. The Milky Way is visible from rural areas year-round in favourable conditions.

Nashville, US Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Nashville?∨
The Cumberland Plateau to the east and the Highland Rim offer Bortle 4-5 conditions within an hour. The countryside south toward Lynchburg and Tullahoma also provides good dark skies.
When is the best time to stargaze in Nashville?∨
Autumn nights — particularly October and November — bring dry, transparent air and comfortable temperatures. Summer haze is common. Winter is clear but cold.
Is Nashville good for stargazing?∨
Nashville's Bortle 7 city glow drops to Bortle 4-5 within an hour in several directions, which is better than most cities its size. The Middle Tennessee landscape provides gently rolling terrain with decent horizons.

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