When is the best night to stargaze in Caledon?
This week's answer
🌌 Thursday, 13 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Caledon this week, scoring 100/100.
Thursday 13 August is your ideal night—calm winds at 12 km/h, zero rain, and clear conditions aligned for stargazing in Caledon. Monday is the week's spoiler with 81% rain risk and heavy cloud cover. Tuesday through Sunday all offer solid opportunities, though Friday and Sunday carry moderate cloud cover around 59%.
The week, scored for stargaze
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Local know-how
Stargazing wants one thing above all: clear skies. Low cloud cover, calm air and no rain make the shortlist of good nights.
- ◆Get away from streetlights — even 20 minutes out of town transforms the sky.
- ◆Winter Highveld nights are cold but offer the steadiest, clearest air of the year.
Questions people ask
When is the best night to stargaze in Caledon this week?
Thursday, 13 Aug is the best day to stargaze in Caledon this week, scoring 100/100.
How much cloud ruins stargazing?
Under 20% cloud cover is excellent; up to 40% is workable with patience. Above that, save it for another night.