SKY · STARGAZING · EGYPT
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Cairo?
Partly cloudy tonight (around 36% cloud), so expect to wait for clear breaks. A bright Moon (86% lit) will wash out faint stars and the Milky Way tonight.
Worth looking for: Bright planets, the Moon, and bright stars between the clouds.
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How dark is the sky over Cairo?
A vast Bortle 8–9 megacity; the desert beyond is among the darkest anywhere.
Even on the clearest, Moonless night, a bright city sky limits what you can see. For the Milky Way and faint stars from Cairo, you'll want to reach a darker site — see the options below.
Darker skies within reach of Cairo
Dark-sky designations from the International Dark-Sky Association and well-recognised dark regions. Always check access, opening hours and the weather before travelling.
Cairo right now
More sky over Cairo
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Live cloud cover over Cairo, on the full map.