Seattle, US Stargazing Forecast

Seattle, US (47.61°, -122.33°) · Updated 11:03 UTC
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Worth a look tonight
BEST 06:00–11:00 (5h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Some haze, so transparency is slightly reduced.
Sunset
03:47
Sunrise
12:44
Usable Hours
5/5
Moon
100%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars11° NE
♄ Saturn38° SE
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Stargazing in Seattle, US

Seattle's famously cloudy reputation is earned — the Pacific Northwest sees around 150 clear nights per year, mostly concentrated in summer. When it clears, the skies are rewarding: Bortle 5–6 in the city drops to Bortle 3 within 90 minutes heading into the Cascades. Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park offer pristine dark skies. Seattle's northern latitude (47.6°N) provides long summer twilights but also a realistic chance of aurora with Kp 5+ activity.

Seattle, US Stargazing FAQ

How many clear nights does Seattle get?∨
Seattle sees around 150 clear nights per year, mostly concentrated in summer (July-September). The Pacific Northwest's reputation for rain is earned, but when it clears, the skies can be exceptionally transparent.
Where is the best dark sky near Seattle?∨
Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park offer pristine dark skies within 2 hours. The Cascades east of the city reach Bortle 3 conditions. Table Mountain east of Ellensburg is a popular amateur astronomy site.
Can you see the northern lights from Seattle?∨
Occasionally — at 47.6°N, strong geomagnetic storms (Kp 6+) can produce visible aurora displays. The Olympic Mountains to the north-west can obstruct the view, so open northern horizons east of the city are best.

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