Stargazing in Thurnau
Current score
70
Good
Sky Darkness
Minimal artificial light at night
93
Excellent
0
100
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 92% illuminated
17
Severe
0
100
Weather Window
Cloud cover 6%
94
Excellent
0
100
Best Viewing Window
Best between 22:00 and 01:00
40
Moderate
00:00
24:00
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Stargazing FAQ
What does the stargazing score mean for Thurnau?
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.
