Taipei, Taiwan Stargazing Forecast

Taipei, Taiwan (25.03°, 121.57°) · Updated 12:59 UTC
44
Poor
Marginal, check the window
Partly cloudy with some clear gaps with very low moonlight. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters.
Sunset
10:45
Sunrise
21:03
Usable Hours
0/8
Moon
0%
Visible Planets
♀ Venus14° W
♄ Saturn34° E
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Stargazing in Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei's basin setting traps humidity and light pollution (Bortle 7–8), but Taiwan's mountainous spine provides quick escapes — Hehuanshan (Hehuan Mountain) at 3,275m is one of Asia's most accessible high-altitude observing sites, reachable by road. Taiwan's subtropical climate means summer thunderstorms are frequent, but autumn and winter bring clearer conditions. The east coast has less light pollution than the western plain. Kenting National Park in the south offers Bortle 3–4 conditions.

Taipei, Taiwan Stargazing FAQ

Where is the best dark sky near Taipei?∨
Hehuanshan (Hehuan Mountain) at 3,275m is one of Asia's most accessible high-altitude observing sites, reachable by road. The east coast has less light pollution than the western plain. Kenting National Park offers Bortle 3-4 conditions.
When is the best time to stargaze in Taiwan?∨
Autumn and winter bring the clearest conditions. Summer thunderstorms are frequent in the mountains. The east coast receives clearer weather than the western plain during the north-east monsoon season.
Is Hehuan Mountain good for stargazing?∨
Excellent — at 3,275m with minimal light pollution, Hehuan Mountain is one of the best observing sites in East Asia. The thin mountain air provides excellent transparency and reduced atmospheric absorption.

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