New York, US Clear Sky Chart
medium confidence ⓘ
Tonight's forecast has shifted a little across recent updates — worth a re-check closer to dusk. We compare how much tonight's score has moved across our recent forecast updates, a score that's held steady is more trustworthy.
Confidence reflects how trustworthy the forecast is, it doesn't change the score.
Stargazing in New York, US
New York City is one of the most light-polluted places on Earth (Bortle 9), but the Moon, planets, and bright stars remain visible — and the High Line and Central Park's Sheep Meadow host regular stargazing events. For darker skies, the Catskills (2 hours north) offer Bortle 4, and Cherry Springs State Park in Pennsylvania is the premier East Coast dark-sky destination. Autumn brings the clearest, driest conditions, with cold Canadian air masses sweeping away the summer haze. Searching for the New York night sky tonight, most people just want to know if it'll be clear — ClearSkys answers that with an hourly score so you know whether it's worth looking up from the rooftop or heading out of the city.
New York, US Stargazing FAQ
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Stargazing guides
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing?
The answer depends on five things you can check right now.
Light Pollution & the Bortle Scale
How dark is your sky: and what difference does it make?
What Planets Are Visible Tonight?
Real visibility data for all 7 naked-eye and telescope planets, calculated for your location.
Meteor Shower Calendar 2026
Every shower this year: peak dates, expected rates, moon interference, and the two you absolutely cannot miss.