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Astronomer's Forecast

Many astronomers wake up and run check the skies the minute their feet hit the floor. Will it be cloudy or clear tonight? Is rain on the way? Will it be a great night for observing?

Use these weather links to help plan your observation sessions.



Clear Dark Skies - Texas A&M
Teaching Observatory

Clear Dark Skies - Regina Caelorum Observatory

Time and Date - Weather in
Bryan - College Station, TX

Time and Date - Bryan - College
Station 14 Day Extended Forecast

Intellicast - Interactive Weather Map

KBTX TV Weather - Local weather



Check the weather forecast for
rain
cloudy conditions
seeing conditions
transparency conditions
temperature





Daytime Astronomy Activities

Did you check the weather forecast in preparation for a night of astronomy activities, only to find that conditions will not be suitable. Astronomy activities are not just for the hours when the landscape falls into darkness, and you might consider looking at daytime conditions. Dr. Randy Light used solar filters to observe the sun and make this stunning image of sunspot plages.


sunspot plage

Photo by Randy Light, M.D. - Sunspot Plages