Stargazing in `ysyy \| Sky Quality Score - Airpult 

`ysyy
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Stargazing in `ysyy

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Stargazing in `ysyy

Current score

70

Good

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Sky Darkness

Mostly dark skies with little glow

79Good

0100

Moon

Full Moon · 99% illuminated

1Severe

0100

Weather Window

Cloud cover 8%

92Excellent

0100

Best Viewing Window

Best between 23:52 and 04:51

100Excellent

00:0024:00

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Stargazing FAQ
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### What does the stargazing score mean for `ysyy?

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.