Seoul, South Korea Stargazing Forecast

Seoul, South Korea (37.57°, 126.98°) · Updated 11:07 UTC
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Marginal, check the window
BEST 12:00–15:00 (3h)
Mostly clear skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. Delta Aquariids meteor shower peaks tonight (ZHR ~25).
Sunset
10:42
Sunrise
20:34
Usable Hours
3/7
Moon
100%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars19° E
♄ Saturn53° SE
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Stargazing in Seoul, South Korea

Seoul's dense urban light (Bortle 8–9) makes deep-sky observing difficult from the city, but planets and the Moon are always accessible. The mountains of Gangwon Province (2 hours east) reach Bortle 3–4 and are popular with Korean amateur astronomers. South Korea's monsoon season (July–August) brings persistent cloud, but autumn (September–November) offers some of the year's clearest and most transparent conditions.

Seoul, South Korea Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Seoul?∨
The mountains of Gangwon Province, about 2 hours east, reach Bortle 3-4 and are popular with Korean amateur astronomers. Seoraksan and Odaesan National Parks offer good dark-sky access.
When is the best time to stargaze in South Korea?∨
Autumn (September-November) offers the year's clearest and most transparent conditions. The monsoon season (July-August) brings persistent cloud. Winter is clear but cold.
Can you see planets from Seoul?∨
Yes — planets are visible from Seoul on any clear night regardless of light pollution. Jupiter and Saturn are particularly rewarding through a telescope even from the city.

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