When is the best night to stargaze in Welkom?
This week's answer
🌌 Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Welkom this week, scoring 100/100.
Skip Monday and Tuesday entirely—100% rain risk and heavy cloud will block everything. Thursday through Sunday form a pristine window with zero rain and clearing skies, but Sunday 16 Aug is your standout night: perfectly still at 8 km/h wind, completely clear, and warmest conditions for comfort during long observing sessions.
The week, scored for stargaze
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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 Welkom this week?
Sunday, 16 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Welkom this week, scoring 100/100.
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.