Stargazing in Mizusawa
Current score
42
Moderate
Sky Darkness
Minimal artificial light at night
90
Excellent
0
100
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 75% illuminated
50
Moderate
0
100
Weather Window
Cloud cover 100%
0
Severe
0
100
Best Viewing Window
Best between 01:00 and 03:55
5
Severe
00:00
24:00
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Stargazing FAQ
What does the stargazing score mean for Mizusawa?
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.
