Wellington, New Zealand Clear Sky Chart
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Tonight's forecast has shifted a little across recent updates — worth a re-check closer to dusk. We compare how much tonight's score has moved across our recent forecast updates, a score that's held steady is more trustworthy.
Confidence reflects how trustworthy the forecast is, it doesn't change the score.
Stargazing in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, at 41.3°S on New Zealand's North Island, has Bortle 6 city skies and access to dark country in the surrounding hills and the Wairarapa to the north-east, where Bortle 3–4 conditions are common. The Wairarapa is home to a designated Dark Sky Reserve, and at this southern latitude the aurora australis is occasionally visible over the southern horizon during strong storms. New Zealand's maritime climate brings wind and changeable weather — Wellington is famously breezy — but clear nights reveal a superb southern sky with the Magellanic Clouds and the galactic core well placed.
Wellington, New Zealand Stargazing FAQ
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Stargazing guides
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing?
The answer depends on five things you can check right now.
Light Pollution & the Bortle Scale
How dark is your sky: and what difference does it make?
What Planets Are Visible Tonight?
Real visibility data for all 7 naked-eye and telescope planets, calculated for your location.
Meteor Shower Calendar 2026
Every shower this year: peak dates, expected rates, moon interference, and the two you absolutely cannot miss.