SKY · STARGAZING · USA
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Los Angeles?
Partly cloudy tonight (around 43% cloud), so expect to wait for clear breaks. A bright Moon (85% lit) will wash out faint stars and the Milky Way tonight.
Worth looking for: Planets, the Moon, and brighter constellations between the clouds.
Live cloud reading
How dark is the sky over Los Angeles?
The LA basin glows for tens of miles; the centre is Bortle 8–9.
Even on the clearest, Moonless night, a bright city sky limits what you can see. For the Milky Way and faint stars from Los Angeles, you'll want to reach a darker site — see the options below.
Darker skies within reach of Los Angeles
Dark-sky designations from the International Dark-Sky Association and well-recognised dark regions. Always check access, opening hours and the weather before travelling.
Los Angeles right now
More sky over Los Angeles
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Live cloud cover over Los Angeles, on the full map.