Stargazing tonight in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa’s high elevation thins the air and can deliver sharp stellar images when the rainy season breaks. Urban glow is rising, so darker plateaus outside the capital unlock deeper southern sky views.

Kiremt rains dominate June–September cloud cover.

Ethiopia · Ethiopian Highlands · ~9.0°N

Plan tonight in Addis Ababa

  1. Read the live Tonight score from cloud, dew, transparency, and astronomical dark.
  2. Use the hourly cloud timing chart to pick the clearest stretch of night.
  3. Align with the moonless dark window (moonrise, moonset, illumination).
  4. Check the next ISS pass, then open a tool with coordinates prefilled.

FAQ

Is tonight good for stargazing in Addis Ababa?

Check the live Tonight score for Addis Ababa (cloud, dew, transparency, and astronomical dark), then read the hourly cloud timing chart and moonless dark window on this page.

What is the best time to stargaze tonight?

Use the best clear window clock times after astronomical darkness, and prefer moonless hours when deep-sky contrast matters.

When is the moon window in Addis Ababa?

This hub shows moonrise, moonset, illumination, and the longest moonless astronomical-dark interval for Addis Ababa. Open Dark Sky Window for the full ephemeris card.

When can I see the ISS from Addis Ababa?

ISS passes are spottable near dusk or dawn when the sky is dark and the station is still sunlit. This page lists the next spottable pass when available.

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