Weather Forecast:
National Weather Service forecast for Berthoud, CO
40.3°N 105.07°W (Elev. 4999 ft)
HubbleSite – Tonight’s Sky:
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The Sky Right Now:
Current Moon Phase:
The Moon is always fascinating. The most dramatic views are had when the Moon is waxing or waning. The rugged lunar landscape is best revealed as the sun slants across its surface, casting shadows of lunar mountains and crater rims.
For those who wish to observe things other than the Moon and planets (and there is much to see!), brighter phases of the Moon easily overpower the fainter light of star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. For the deep-sky, nights near to New Moon or when the Moon rises late in the evening offer the best views.
Phases of the moon: US Naval Observatory Lunar Phase Page.
Clear Sky Chart:
In most cases, darker blue boxes indicate better observing conditions in an hour’s column (note 24-hr clock format). Temperature and Humidity are exceptions. Temperature ranges from red (hot) to blue (frigid); white is around freezing (32°). Higher Humidity is shown in shades of yellow, orange and red.
