Perth, Australia Stargazing Forecast

Perth, Australia (-31.95°, 115.86°) · Updated 11:02 UTC
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Marginal, check the window
BEST 11:00–15:00 (4h)
Clear skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25). Conditions are changeable, so check again closer to the time.
Sunset
09:39
Sunrise
23:06
Usable Hours
4/11
Moon
100%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus26° W
♂ Mars15° NE
♄ Saturn55° N
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Stargazing in Perth, Australia

Perth's isolation (the nearest major city is 2,000km away) means light pollution drops to near-zero remarkably quickly heading inland. Bortle 3 skies are achievable within an hour east of the city, and the Wheatbelt region offers Bortle 2. Western Australia's Gingin Observatory is popular for public observing. Perth's dry, Mediterranean climate provides over 260 clear nights per year. At 32°S, the southern sky is glorious — the Magellanic Clouds and galactic centre are unmissable.

Perth, Australia Stargazing FAQ

Why is Perth good for stargazing?∨
Perth's isolation means light pollution drops to near-zero remarkably quickly heading inland — Bortle 3 within an hour, Bortle 2 in the Wheatbelt region. The dry Mediterranean climate provides over 260 clear nights per year.
Can you see the Milky Way from Perth?∨
Yes — even from Perth's outer suburbs on the clearest nights. From the Wheatbelt or Avon Valley (1 hour east), the Milky Way is stunning, with the galactic centre passing nearly overhead during winter.
Where is the best dark sky near Perth?∨
The Wheatbelt region east of the city offers Bortle 2 conditions. Gingin Observatory (1 hour north) is popular for public observing. The Pinnacles in Nambung National Park provide dramatic foregrounds under dark skies.

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