Stargazing in Aythat al Walid \| Sky Quality Score - Airpult 

Aythat al Walid
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Stargazing in Aythat al Walid

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Stargazing in Aythat al Walid

Current score

62

Moderate

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Sky Darkness

Noticeable sky glow from nearby light

64Moderate

0100

Moon

Full Moon · 99% illuminated

1Severe

0100

Weather Window

Cloud cover 18%

82Excellent

0100

Best Viewing Window

Best between 23:18 and 04:55

100Excellent

00:0024:00

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Stargazing FAQ
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### What does the stargazing score mean for Aythat al Walid?

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.