SKY · STARGAZING · MEXICO
Is Tonight Good for Stargazing in Mexico City?
The sky is forecast to stay overcast through tonight's dark hours (about 96% cloud), so there's little chance of seeing the stars wherever the Moon is.
Worth looking for: Little to nothing — try again on a clearer night.
Live cloud reading
How dark is the sky over Mexico City?
A huge highland metro at Bortle 8; the surrounding sierra darkens with altitude.
Even on the clearest, Moonless night, a bright city sky limits what you can see. For the Milky Way and faint stars from Mexico City, you'll want to reach a darker site — see the options below.
Darker skies within reach of Mexico City
Dark-sky designations from the International Dark-Sky Association and well-recognised dark regions. Always check access, opening hours and the weather before travelling.
Mexico City right now
More sky over Mexico City
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Live cloud cover over Mexico City, on the full map.