Tel Aviv, Israel Stargazing Forecast

Tel Aviv, Israel (32.08°, 34.78°) · Updated 03:04 UTC
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Worth a short session
BEST 18:00–00:00 (6h)
Near-perfect skies but bright moonlight limits faint objects. High dew risk, so optics will fog without dew heaters.
Sunset
16:38
Sunrise
02:55
Usable Hours
6/8
Moon
97%
Visible Planets
♂ Mars22° E
♄ Saturn60° S
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Stargazing in Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel Aviv's coastal metropolis carries Bortle 8 light pollution, but Israel's compact geography puts genuinely dark desert skies within easy reach. The Negev Desert to the south reaches Bortle 2–3, with the Mitzpe Ramon area and the Ramon Crater renowned for dark-sky tourism and an annual astronomy festival. The dry Mediterranean and desert climate delivers reliably clear nights for much of the year. At 32.1°N, the southern sky is well placed, and the Negev's high desert air gives excellent transparency for the Milky Way and deep-sky observing.

Tel Aviv, Israel Stargazing FAQ

Where can I stargaze near Tel Aviv?∨
The Negev Desert to the south reaches Bortle 2-3, with Mitzpe Ramon and the Ramon Crater the standout dark-sky destinations — renowned for astronomy tourism and an annual stargazing festival, about two hours from the city.
Is the Negev Desert good for stargazing?∨
Yes — the Negev offers Bortle 2-3 skies with dry, clear high-desert air and minimal light pollution. Mitzpe Ramon, perched on the rim of the Ramon Crater, is one of the Middle East's best-known dark-sky sites.
When is the best time to stargaze near Tel Aviv?∨
The dry climate gives clear nights for much of the year. Spring and autumn offer comfortable desert temperatures; summer nights are warm and very clear. The Milky Way core is best from late spring through autumn.

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