Freetown
Western Area, Sierra Leone
Today
Mar 7, 2026
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Coordinates
8.4871°, -13.2356°
Elevation
N/A
Population
802,639
Timezone
Africa/Freetown
Country Code
SL
Admin Region
Western Area
Light Pollution
5
Class 1
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
DarkClass 5
SuburbanClass 9
City
Freetown Classification
Good for Astronomy
Bortle Class 5: Suburban Sky
Suburban sky
Visible Tonight
Milky Way very weak near horizon, only hints overhead
🌙 Moderate Light Pollution
Good for bright objects. Milky Way visible but washed out. UHC filters recommended for nebulae.
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