What can I see in the sky tonight from Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?

Tonight from Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus. The night offers about 10.1 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?

Tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.

When does darkness start tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?

Astronomical darkness begins at 6:50 PM local time in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia tonight, the moment the Sun drops more than 18° below the horizon and the sky becomes fully dark for faint-object observing.

Can you see the aurora tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?

Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 9, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.

What is the stargazing light pollution level in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?

Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia is a small city — typically Bortle class 4–5 (rural/suburban transition), where the Milky Way core can be glimpsed on clear, moonless nights. These are typical ranges for this population size, not a measured reading for this exact spot — use tonight's Moon phase and the best-nights list above to time a visit away from direct lighting.

Does Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia's elevation help stargazing?

At 2228 m you are above a meaningful fraction of the atmosphere, which reduces extinction and scintillation — the reason major observatories are sited high.

What should I plan for observing near Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?

High sites reward targets that suffer most from atmosphere: planets at high altitude, faint nebulae, and the Milky Way, which culminates around 42.8° here. Cold and thinner air are the practical constraints, not the sky.

How dark does it actually get in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia tonight?

About 10.1 hours of astronomical darkness (Sun more than 18° below the horizon). That is the real observing window for faint objects; brighter targets are workable from dusk onward.

Live Sky Report

What Can I See in the Sky Tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?

Name: Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia
Address: Abha, 'Asir Region, SA

Waning Crescent moon at 14%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 18.22°, 42.51° (Asia/Riyadh).

Moon

Waning Crescent

14% lit

Sunset

5:35 PM

Dusk 6:50 PM

Dark hours

10.1 h

Dawn 4:57 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 9+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus — brightest: Mars at mag 0.8 in Leo

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingExcellent

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 14% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsVenus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSISS pass predictions unavailable

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 1.3)

☁️ Cloud cover1%

🌡️ Temperature63°F

Weather observed: 2:00 PM UTC · Space weather observed: 9:00 AM UTC

Tonight's sky above Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia's sky tonight is a real, computable state — every value on this page comes from live NOAA space weather data, live orbital elements for the ISS, and astronomy-engine's ephemeris for the Sun, Moon, and planets.

Local sky character in Abha

Tropical / equatorial latitudes · northern hemisphere · 2228 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 18.2° above the horizon, so stars within 18° of it never set from here.
About 65.6% of the whole sky rises above the horizon at some point in the year from this latitude.
The Milky Way's core in Sagittarius culminates about 42.8° up, clearing the horizon haze comfortably.
The Large Magellanic Cloud only reaches about 2.1° altitude, so it is a low, seasonal target rather than a year-round one.
At 2228 m elevation, roughly 23% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

18.2°

Sky reachable

65.6%

Milky Way core

42.8° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 9+

Abha is a town-scale settlement, so the edge of the built-up area is often dark enough for the Milky Way on moonless nights.

ExcellentSky Viewing Conditions tonight

What does this mean for you?

Your Sky Briefing

Right now: Full astronomical darkness right now — a good time to look up.
Tonight: Skies are expected to stay mostly clear, with minimal interference from the Moon.
Aurora: Current geomagnetic activity (Kp 1.3, quiet) is not strong enough to bring the aurora to your latitude.
Weather: No significant rain, wind or temperature extremes are expected overnight.

Skies should be clear tonight, making it a good night for stargazing, although aurora activity is unlikely.

What is a geomagnetic storm?How do auroras form?

Best nights this month in Abha

Calculated for these coordinates and today's date — not a fixed list.

2026-11-05 — Taurids peak — up to 5/hour
Radiant in Taurus. Favours the Northern Hemisphere, which includes Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia. The Moon is 18% lit on peak night, so lunar interference is low.
2026-11-09 — Darkest night of the coming month
The Moon is only 0% illuminated, giving the least lunar interference in the next 30 nights — the best window for the Milky Way and faint deep-sky targets from Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.
2026-11-17 — Leonids peak — up to 15/hour
Radiant in Leo. Visible from both hemispheres. The Moon is 45% lit on peak night, so lunar interference is moderate.
2026-11-24 — Full Moon
A 100%-lit Moon washes out faint objects, but lunar terrain along the limb is at its most striking — plan bright targets and planets instead of deep sky.

Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?: Tonight from Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus. The night offers about 10.1 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?: Tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.
When does darkness start tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?: Astronomical darkness begins at 6:50 PM local time in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia tonight, the moment the Sun drops more than 18° below the horizon and the sky becomes fully dark for faint-object observing.
Can you see the aurora tonight in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?: Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 9, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.
What is the stargazing light pollution level in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?: Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia is a small city — typically Bortle class 4–5 (rural/suburban transition), where the Milky Way core can be glimpsed on clear, moonless nights. These are typical ranges for this population size, not a measured reading for this exact spot — use tonight's Moon phase and the best-nights list above to time a visit away from direct lighting.
Does Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia's elevation help stargazing?: At 2228 m you are above a meaningful fraction of the atmosphere, which reduces extinction and scintillation — the reason major observatories are sited high.
What should I plan for observing near Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia?: High sites reward targets that suffer most from atmosphere: planets at high altitude, faint nebulae, and the Milky Way, which culminates around 42.8° here. Cold and thinner air are the practical constraints, not the sky.
How dark does it actually get in Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia tonight?: About 10.1 hours of astronomical darkness (Sun more than 18° below the horizon). That is the real observing window for faint objects; brighter targets are workable from dusk onward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just astronomy weather for Abha?

This page goes beyond ordinary astronomy weather -- it combines real local weather for astronomy, live space weather, and the space weather aurora connection into one live report for Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Abha?

The sky viewing conditions badge above reflects the real astronomy viewing conditions for Abha, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia right now -- cloud cover, darkness, and moon interference combined, not moon phase alone. Good weather for stargazing depends on all of these together.