Riyadh

Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
Today
Feb 25, 2026
Poor

Fire Sunset Tonight

21% cloud cover during the sunset window — ideal texture for vivid colour. Get your tripod.

Tonight's Forecast
0
/ 100
First Light Index
Poor
Our proprietary metric combining sky clarity, moon interference, and light pollution for optimal stargazing conditions.
0
/ 100
Shutter Score
Excellent
Photography-specific metric factoring cloud quality and golden hour potential for landscape shooters.

Light Windows Today

Blue HourGolden HourGolden HourBlue Hour
4 AM12 PM11 PM
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Golden: 45min
Sunset
5:53 PM
Golden: 45min
True Darkness
7:09 PM
Stars visible

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Moon Phase

56%
Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
56%
⚠️ High Moon Interference
Bright moonlight will wash out faint deep sky objects

Light Pollution

9
Class 1
Dark
Class 5
Suburban
Class 9
City
Riyadh Classification
Poor for Astronomy
Bortle Class 9: Inner City Sky

Inner city sky

Visible Tonight

Entire sky brightly lit, only Moon, planets, and brightest stars visible

💡 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
36%
Moderate cloud cover - potential for dramatic skies
Morning
67%
Evening
21%
Overnight
49%
Precipitation
0%
Very unlikely
Wind
19
km/h avg
Gusts up to 43 km/h
🟡 Breezy - May affect tracking
Humidity
29%
Low - Clear air
Visibility
24.1
km
Excellent clarity
Temperature
25°C
High
/
16°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

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