When is the best night to stargaze in Sutherland?
This week's answer
🌌 Saturday, 15 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Sutherland this week, scoring 95/100.
Saturday is your prime stargazing night—clear skies, no rain, and moderate 29 km/h wind. Friday and Sunday follow close behind with equally clean conditions. Monday through Wednesday fight 90%+ cloud cover, making them poor bets for observing.
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 Sutherland this week?
Saturday, 15 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Sutherland this week, scoring 95/100.
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.