Stargazing in Kolda
Current score
51
Moderate
Sky Darkness
Minimal artificial light at night
99
Excellent
0
100
Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 70% illuminated
53
Moderate
0
100
Weather Window
Cloud cover 91%
9
Severe
0
100
Best Viewing Window
Best between 03:00 and 05:38
20
Poor
00:00
24:00
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Stargazing FAQ
What does the stargazing score mean for Kolda?
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.
