What can I see in the sky tonight from Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?

Tonight from Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus. The night offers about 8.7 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?

Tonight in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.

When does darkness start tonight in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?

Astronomical darkness begins at 7:09 PM local time in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar 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 Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?

Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar 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 Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?

Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar is a small town — typically Bortle class 1–4 (rural to excellent dark sky), where the Milky Way is usually visible on clear, moonless nights away from local lighting. 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.

Is light pollution a problem in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?

Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar is small enough that the Milky Way can be visible on clear, moonless nights away from the immediate centre. This page's Moon and darkness figures tell you the other half of the story.

When can I see the Milky Way from Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?

The core reaches about 78° altitude, so target the moonless nights listed in the best-nights section and get away from the city core.

How dark does it actually get in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar tonight?

About 8.7 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 Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?

Waning Crescent moon at 14%, Saturn shines at magnitude 0.4. Calculated for -17.01°, 48.57° (Indian/Antananarivo).

Moon

Waning Crescent

14% lit

Sunset

5:52 PM

Dusk 7:09 PM

Dark hours

8.7 h

Dawn 3:49 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 9+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus — brightest: Saturn at mag 0.4 in Cetus

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingPoor

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 14% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsVenus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSISS pass times load on page open

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 1.3)

☁️ Cloud cover79%

🌡️ Temperature71°F

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

Tonight's sky above Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar

Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar'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 Andilamena

Tropical / equatorial latitudes · southern hemisphere · 933 m elevation

The south celestial pole stands 17° above the horizon, so stars within 17° of it never set from here.
About 64.6% 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 78° up, passing almost directly overhead.
The Large Magellanic Cloud only reaches about 37.3° altitude, so it is a low, seasonal target rather than a year-round one.
At 933 m elevation, roughly 10% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

17°

Sky reachable

64.6%

Milky Way core

78° max

Aurora australis

Kp 9+

Andilamena is small enough that local light domes are limited — on a clear, moonless night the Milky Way is realistically within reach.

GoodSky Viewing Conditions tonight

What does this mean for you?

Your Sky Briefing

Right now: The sky is transitioning toward darkness.
Tonight: Cloud cover is the main factor limiting visibility tonight.
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 Andilamena

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

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 Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar.
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.

Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?: Tonight from Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus. The night offers about 8.7 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?: Tonight in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.
When does darkness start tonight in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?: Astronomical darkness begins at 7:09 PM local time in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar 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 Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?: Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar 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 Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?: Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar is a small town — typically Bortle class 1–4 (rural to excellent dark sky), where the Milky Way is usually visible on clear, moonless nights away from local lighting. 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.
Is light pollution a problem in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?: Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar is small enough that the Milky Way can be visible on clear, moonless nights away from the immediate centre. This page's Moon and darkness figures tell you the other half of the story.
When can I see the Milky Way from Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar?: The core reaches about 78° altitude, so target the moonless nights listed in the best-nights section and get away from the city core.
How dark does it actually get in Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar tonight?: About 8.7 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 Andilamena?

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 Andilamena, Alaotra Mangoro, Madagascar.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Andilamena?

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