Kano
Kano State, Nigeria
Today
Mar 8, 2026
0
/ 100
First Light Index
Poor
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0
/ 100
Shutter Score
Excellent
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Light Windows Today
4 AM12 PM11 PM
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Golden: 41min
Sunset
6:36 PM
Golden: 41min
True Darkness
7:46 PM
Stars visible
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6:24 AM - 7:05 AM
Evening Golden Hour
6:07 PM - 6:49 PM
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7:46 PM onwards
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Moon Phase
80%
Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
80%
Light Pollution
7
Class 1
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
Kano Classification
Moderate for Astronomy
Bortle Class 7: Suburban/Urban Transition
Suburban/urban transition
Visible Tonight
Entire sky grayish, strong light sources visible, M31 difficult
💡 Urban Sky Recommendation
Focus on lunar and planetary observation. Consider driving to a darker location for deep sky work.
💡 Tip: Check "Nearby Dark Sky" section below to find better observing sites within driving distance
Weather Conditions
Cloud Cover
58%
Moderate cloud cover - potential for dramatic skies
Morning
13%
Evening
34%
Overnight
100%
Precipitation
0%
Very unlikely
Wind
22
km/h avg
Gusts up to 39 km/h
🔴 Windy - Challenging conditions
Humidity
19%
Low - Clear air
Visibility
24.1
km
Excellent clarity
Temperature
37°C
High
/
19°C
Low
Seeing
5
/ 5
Excellent - Atmospheric stability
Transparency
4
/ 5
Very Clear - Air clarity
Conditions Summary
⭐ Premium conditions - Excellent for high-magnification planetary work and deep sky imaging
Nearby Dark Sky Locations
Within 100km
Wudil
Bortle
7
2
Dramatic improvement
41.5km·~31min
Rano
Bortle
7
2
Dramatic improvement
49.5km·~37min
Gaya
Bortle
7
2
Dramatic improvement
55.1km·~41min
💡 These locations have significantly darker skies (7 → 2). Expect 32x more visible stars.
Better Conditions Nearby Tonight
Clearer Skies
⚠️ Conditions in Kano are suboptimal tonight
Consider driving to one of these locations for better viewing
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