Observing Conditions for Australia Tonight

[sydneystargazer]

Well the weather still does not look that much better .

Tonight the best areas for observing will be Perth and Alice Springs.

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[erick]

:sadeyes: my new eyepiece stays in its box, again.

[pgc hunter]

well yet another new moon period bites the dust :mad2: It's been a very predictable theme all this "summer" ...... cloudy everywhere except Perf

[sydneystargazer]

Well there is no big surprise that Perth will have clear skies tonight, however Alice springs will also be clear.

Brisbane and Sydney are also looking good tonight with clear or partly cloudy skies. However with both Sydney and Brisbane there is a chance that the predicted clear skies may actually turn overcast. Keep your fingers crossed for those clear skies.

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[sydneystargazer]

Well it looks like Hobart will be the best city for viewing tonight.

Adelaide and Brisbane are expected to also have good weather but these cities have a chance of the forecast ending up cloudy or even overcast.

Other cities are expected to have cloud however some of them have a chance of skies actually becoming clear.

See the map below.

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[Draconis]

Im sure im not the only one who's noticed that what might seem to be looking like it would make an ideal viewing night usually coincides with full moon over the last couple of years...feels like ages since i've been able to go out under a dark sky regularly. Here's hoping for a clear run this winter...go away La Nina!! :astron:

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight will be Melbourne, Adelaide and Cairns.

Alice Springs should be clear however these is a chance of cloud forming tonight.

Canberra and Perth are expected to be cloudy but the weather may clear by tonight.

The rest of the cities will most likely be cloudy or overcast.

http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/02/australia-map10.jpg


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[Quark]

Hi Roy,

Just had a look at your link, didn't realize the only places to observe in Australia were Alice Springs or on the coast, reckon I better whistle up a truck, load my observatory on and head East.:rofl:

Cheers
Trevor

[Liz]

Hmm ... looks like it maybe OK up here too. :D

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight will be Brisbane and Adelaide.

Cairns should be clear however these is a chance of cloud forming there tonight.

Sydney is expected to be overcast but the weather may clear by tonight.

The rest of the cities will most likely be cloudy or overcast.


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[icytailmark]

its always overcast in sydney :(

[TrevorW]

Lovely and clear tonigth in Perth part from the moon and it being hot

Oh well I won't be doing anything for at least another month until my new moutn arrives

Hope Marc doing Ok with my old mount by the way can I have it back for a while ???

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane.

Canberra should be clear however these is a chance of cloud forming there tonight.

The rest of the cities will most likely be cloudy or overcast .

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[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Sydney, Canberra and Perth.

Alice Springs should be clear however these is a chance of cloud forming there tonight.

Brisbane is expected to be cloudy but the weather may clear by tonight.

The rest of the cities will most likely be cloudy or overcast.

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[pgc hunter]

I think you can safely put Failbourne under full perma-cast for good.

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Alice Springs should be clear however these is a chance of overcast conditions forming there tonight.

The rest of the cities will most likely be cloudy or overcast.

http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/02/australia-map14.jpg



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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 5am

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Sydney, Canberra and Perth.

Hobart should be clear however these is a chance of cloud forming there tonight.

The rest of the cities will most likely be cloudy or overcast.

http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/02/australia-map15.jpg




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[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Melbourne, Adelaide and Cairns.

Canberra should be clear however these is a chance of cloud forming there tonight.

The rest of the cities will most likely be cloudy or overcast.

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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 5am

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Brisbane and Perth.

Canberra should be clear however these is a chance of overcast conditions forming there tonight.

The rest of the cities will most likely be cloudy or overcast.

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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 5am

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight will be Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Perth. Adelaide should also be clear but may turn overcast.

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[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Sydney, Canberra, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth.

Cloudy conditions expected for Melbourne may turn into clear skies.


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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 5am

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth.

Alice Springs is expected to be clear however overcast conditions are possible.

Overcast conditions expected for Sydney may turn into clear skies.

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[sydneystargazer]

The best places for viewing tonight at 9pm will be Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.

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[sydneystargazer]

If you want to use your telescope tonight, your best bet is to book a flight to either Canberra or Perth. Sydney is expected to have overcast conditions tonight but there is a chance that conditions may change to clear skies.


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[sydneystargazer]

Australia is pretty much split into two as far as observing goes tonight with clouds in the north of Australia and clear sky in the south of Australia.

The best places for viewing at 9pm tonight is Sydney,Canberra,Melbourne,Hobart,Ad elaide and Perth.

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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 5am

[sydneystargazer]

The best cities for observing tonight at 9pm will be Sydney, Canberra, Hobart and Perth.

Adelaide is expected to be overcast but there is a chance of clear sky developing by 9pm.

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[sydneystargazer]

Only 2 major city locations look good for tonight..... Brisbane and of course Perth.


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[sydneystargazer]

Tonight there should be 6 cities with good observing weather.

Sydney on the other hand is looking more and more likely to have overcast skies tonight...however there is a chance that skies may clear from the west...... this chance is looking a little slim sadly.

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[sydneystargazer]

Looks like we have some good observing conditions tonight....... but you will need to be in the bottom half of Australia to see clear skies tonight.

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[sydneystargazer]

Both Thursday and Friday nights are looking good with at least 5 major cities expecting clear skies for both nights.

Sydney, Canberra and Hobart are not going to be lucky tonight however their turn for clear weather will be tomorrow night.

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[sydneystargazer]

Well it looks like at least 6 cities on our forecast map will have decent observing conditions tonight and tomorrow night.

Sydney should be fine however keep an eye on cloud to the north of the city.

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[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Sunday night will be :

Brisbane
Sydney (may turn cloudy tonight)
Canberra
Adelaide
Perth


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[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Monday night will be :

Brisbane
Sydney (may turn cloudy or overcast tonight)
Canberra
Melbourne
Hobart (may turn cloudy)
Adelaide
Perth

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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 7am

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Tuesday night will be :

Brisbane
Canberra
Melbourne
Hobart (may turn cloudy)
Adelaide
Perth

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[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Wednesday night will be :

Brisbane
Sydney (may turn overcast)
Canberra
Melbourne
Hobart (may turn cloudy)
Adelaide
Perth

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[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Friday night will be :

Brisbane
Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Hobart
Adelaide
Perth
Alice springs (may turn cloudy)

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[Suzy]

Really? Hmmm... Might be hope yet. :question:
Here in Brisbane, it's raining, ground is soaking wet, and the sky is covered in a thick blanket of grey cloud.
It will be interesting to see what tonight will hold. :question:
Your report for Wednesday was spot on! :)

[cybereye]

Suzy,

The sky in Brisbane will be clear from Sunday through till Wednesday night. I know this because I will be in Perth during this time. To those in Perth, you will experience cloud cover from Sunday night till Wednesday night. Sorry.

Mario

[Barrykgerdes]

Guess what
I wanted to set up my new solar telescope today. I managed to get it mounted this morning and the clouds rolled in. They stayed all day. They started to clear just as the Sun became too low in the sky for the telescope to line on.

I won't be getting the LX200 telescope out tonight as I have other commitments but the sky is Clear!

Barry

[sydneystargazer]

Suzy

Good to see Wednesday turned out well for you. Let me know if I was correct for last night as well. By my forecast you should have had clear skies through the night.

[sydneystargazer]

When I purchased my new telescope I had to wait 2 months before I could use it. Who invented cloud anyway?

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Saturday night will be :

Brisbane
Sydney
Canberra
Adelaide
Alice springs
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[Suzy]

Some stage thru the freezing cold/windy/wet night, it turned clear. :eyepop:

Oh hail and thank you "Weather Guru Wise One" you are correct as usual.:lol::bowdown:

:thumbsup:

[sydneystargazer]

lol Thanks Suzy happy observing.

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Sunday night will be :
Brisbane
Melbourne
Perth (May turn overcast)
Alice springs

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[pgc hunter]

^^^ Melbourne? I don't think so.

[sydneystargazer]

What was the weather like at 9pm in Melbourne.. Looking at the conditions now it is saying scattered cloud.

My forecast from this morning indicates the cloud will start building up in the next few hours.

Melbourne Currently:
Clouds Few 1219 m
Scattered Clouds 1828 m

[Suzy]

Saturday night was beautiful and clear here in Brissy. :thumbsup:
Stayed clear the whole night! :D Boy, there was so much dew dripping off my stuff I could have given my self a bath right then and there before going to bed. :rolleyes: And if I was thirsty, I just needed to tilt my head really.. :rolleyes:
I didn't come in until 3am and that's only because I feel it's wrong to go to sleep when the birds are singing the morning in. :screwy:

What's the forecast for this week Weather Guru Wise One ?? ?? ?? :D

[AdrianF]

Forecast for Roma?
Horizon to horizon cloud and rain.

Adrian

[sydneystargazer]

Hi Suzy, got to love that dew. I remember the last time I experienced that dew problem my telescope equipment almost drowned. I really need to pick myself up a dew heater.

As for the forecast

Tuesday (Clear)
Wednesday (Clear)
Thursday (Clear but possibly turning cloudy)
Friday (Clear)
Saturday (Overcast)
Sunday (Clear)


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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 7am

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Monday night at 9pm will be :
Brisbane
Sydney (May turn cloudy)
Canberra
Melbourne
Perth
Alice springs

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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 5am

[sydneystargazer]

The best places for observing for Tuesday night at 9pm will be :
Brisbane
Sydney
Perth
Alice springs
Broome


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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 3am

[sydneystargazer]

Our picks for the best places for observing for Wednesday night at 9pm will be :

Brisbane
Hobart
Adelaide (May turn cloudy)
Perth
Cairns
Alice springs


Snapshot map showing weather at 9pm
http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/04/australia-map-new12.jpg

Click below to see how long cloud or clear sky will last tonight
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 5am

[sydneystargazer]

Our picks for the best places for observing for Thursday night at 9pm will be :

Brisbane (May turn overcast)
Canberra
Melbourne
Perth



Snapshot map showing weather at 9pm
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Click below to see how long cloud or clear sky will last tonight
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 3am

[Moon]

Roy
This will be interesting - right now it's 100% cloud in Melbourne. Let's see how it turns out tonight. Also thanks for the updates - it's appreciated.
James

[sydneystargazer]

Thanks James,

According to our forecast Melbourne will be pretty much overcast until late afternoon....possibly beginning to clear from 3:30 or 4. By sunset you should have good conditions......

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[Moon]

Yes it was clear at sunset which was quite surprising. But now it's fully cloudy with rain forecast. I don't think I'll risk leaving the observatory open all night.:P

[sydneystargazer]

Our picks for the best places for observing for Friday night at 9pm will be :

Brisbane
Melbourne
Hobart
Adelaide
Alice Springs
Broome



Snapshot map showing weather at 9pm
http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/04/australia-map-new14.jpg

Click below to see how long cloud or clear sky will last tonight
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 3am

[sydneystargazer]

Our picks for the best places for observing for Saturday night at 9pm will be :

Canberra
Melbourne
Adelaide
Cairns
Alice Springs




Snapshot map showing weather at 9pm
http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/04/australia-map-new15.jpg

Click below to see how long cloud or clear sky will last tonight
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 7am

[sydneystargazer]

Our picks for the best places for observing for Sunday night at 9pm will be :

Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Adelaide
Alice Springs (May turn cloudy)
Broome (May turn cloudy)




Snapshot map showing weather at 9pm
http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/04/australia-map-new16.jpg

Click below to see how long cloud or clear sky will last tonight
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 5am

[sydneystargazer]

Our picks for the best places for observing for Monday night at 9pm will be :

Sydney
Canberra
Perth




Snapshot map showing weather at 9pm
http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/04/australia-map-new17.jpg

Click below to see how long cloud or clear sky will last tonight
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 8am

[sydneystargazer]

Our picks for the best places for observing for Tuesday night at 9pm will be :

Hobart (May turn overcast)
Perth
Darwin (May turn overcast)
Alice Springs

Snapshot map showing weather at 9pm
http://sydneystargazers.files.wordpress.co m/2011/04/australia-map-new18.jpg

Click below to see how long cloud or clear sky will last tonight
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 8am

[sydneystargazer]

Our weather map below shows the forecast for tonight for 7pm as well as 10pm.

The table below shows the probability of cloud during the night for each city.

As of 23rd April we are now using more weather stations around Australia to better predict the likely weather.

Summary: At 7pm it looks like clear skies around Australia for observers except for the city of Darwin....however for Sydney and Cairns there may be a change in weather coming .



Snapshot map showing weather at 9pm
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Click below to see how long cloud or clear sky will last tonight
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 6am

[sydneystargazer]

Our weather map below shows the forecast for tonight for 7pm as well as 10pm. As of 23rd April we are now using more weather stations around Australia to better predict the likely weather.

Summary: Sydney is currently wet and miserable but our forecast suggests there is a 50:50 on the weather tonight with a good chance of clear sky for Sydney tonight....... but there is also a chance that the clouds will remain.

At 7pm five cities on our map below are suggesting good weather for tonight.



Snapshot map showing weather at 7pm and 10pm
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sydneystargazers.com weather forecast as at 8am