Santa Cruz
Stargazing in Santa Cruz
Stargazing in Santa Cruz
Current score
95
Excellent
Sky Darkness
Sky brightness data is not available for this location
—Unavailable
0100
Moon
New Moon · 1% illuminated
100Excellent
0100
Weather Window
Cloud cover 10%
90Excellent
0100
Best Viewing Window
Best between 05:30 and 05:45
100Excellent
00:0024:00
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Stargazing FAQ
What does the stargazing score mean for Santa Cruz?
The score combines sky darkness, moonlight, cloud cover, and the current best viewing window into a single 0-100 rating. Higher is better for stargazing.
What is sky darkness?
Sky darkness measures how much artificial light brightens the night sky at this location. Higher scores mean darker skies.
How does the moon affect stargazing?
Bright moonlight washes out faint stars. A moon below the horizon or near new moon gives the darkest viewing conditions.
What is the best viewing window?
This is the period when cloud cover, moon altitude, and sky darkness combine for the highest stargazing score.