When is the best night to stargaze in Beaufort West?
This week's answer
🌌 Saturday, 15 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Beaufort West this week, scoring 99/100.
Thursday through Saturday are your windows in Beaufort West, with Saturday absolutely prime—zero rain, minimal wind at 9 km/h, and clear skies. Monday and Tuesday are washouts with near-total cloud cover and rain risk above 76%, so skip those nights entirely.
The week, scored for stargaze
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Tap any day for the factor breakdown — temperature, dryness, wind and sky, each scored out of 100.
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Local know-how
Stargazing wants one thing above all: clear skies. Low cloud cover, calm air and no rain make the shortlist of good nights.
- ◆Get away from streetlights — even 20 minutes out of town transforms the sky.
- ◆Winter Highveld nights are cold but offer the steadiest, clearest air of the year.
Questions people ask
When is the best night to stargaze in Beaufort West this week?
Saturday, 15 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Beaufort West this week, scoring 99/100.
How much cloud ruins stargazing?
Under 20% cloud cover is excellent; up to 40% is workable with patience. Above that, save it for another night.