What can I see in the sky tonight from Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?

Tonight from Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands expect a waning crescent Moon at 13% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. The night offers about 10.8 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?

Tonight in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.

When does darkness start tonight in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?

Astronomical darkness begins at 6:57 PM local time in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands 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 Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?

Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 5.3, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.

What is the stargazing light pollution level in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?

Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands 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.

Where is the nearest dark-sky site to Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?

Eifel National Park Dark Sky Park lies about 57 km away; Effelsberg Radio Telescope lies about 91 km away. Distances are real great-circle distances from Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands's coordinates.

When is the best time to stargaze near Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?

Combine two things this page computes: the astronomical darkness window (dusk to dawn), and the Moon. Nights within a few days of New Moon inside that window are the ones worth travelling for; the "best nights" section lists the next ones.

How dark does it actually get in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands tonight?

About 10.8 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 Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?

Waning Crescent moon at 13%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 50.85°, 5.69° (Europe/Amsterdam).

Moon

Waning Crescent

13% lit

Sunset

5:05 PM

Dusk 6:57 PM

Dark hours

10.8 h

Dawn 5:44 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 5.3+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

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

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingGood

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 13% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsMars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSNext pass ~Nov 12, 7:21 PM GMT+1

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 0.7)

☁️ Cloud cover11%

🌡️ Temperature49°F

Weather observed: 3:00 PM UTC · Space weather observed: 12:00 PM UTC

Tonight's sky above Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands

Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands'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 Maastricht

Northern mid-latitudes · northern hemisphere · 56 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 50.8° above the horizon, so stars within 51° of it never set from here.
About 88.8% 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 10.2° up, staying low, so a clear southern horizon matters.
At 56 m elevation, roughly 1% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

50.8°

Sky reachable

88.8%

Milky Way core

10.2° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 5.3+

Maastricht 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: The sky is transitioning toward darkness.
Tonight: Skies are expected to stay mostly clear, with minimal interference from the Moon.
Aurora: Current geomagnetic activity (Kp 0.7, 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?

Astronomy near Maastricht

Real great-circle distances from Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands.

Eifel National Park Dark Sky Park — dark-sky place, 57 km away, 500 m
Effelsberg Radio Telescope — observatory, 91 km away, 319 m

Best nights this month in Maastricht

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 Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands. 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 Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands.
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.

Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?: Tonight from Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands expect a waning crescent Moon at 13% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. The night offers about 10.8 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?: Tonight in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.
When does darkness start tonight in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?: Astronomical darkness begins at 6:57 PM local time in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands 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 Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?: Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 5.3, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.
What is the stargazing light pollution level in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?: Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands 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.
Where is the nearest dark-sky site to Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?: Eifel National Park Dark Sky Park lies about 57 km away; Effelsberg Radio Telescope lies about 91 km away. Distances are real great-circle distances from Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands's coordinates.
When is the best time to stargaze near Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands?: Combine two things this page computes: the astronomical darkness window (dusk to dawn), and the Moon. Nights within a few days of New Moon inside that window are the ones worth travelling for; the "best nights" section lists the next ones.
How dark does it actually get in Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands tonight?: About 10.8 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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🛰️ ISS Visibility

Next visible pass rises at 6:21 PM, lasting about 6 minutes.

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☄️ Leonids peaks in 11 days

Up to 15 meteors/hour at peak, radiating from Leo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just astronomy weather for Maastricht?

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 Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Maastricht?

The sky viewing conditions badge above reflects the real astronomy viewing conditions for Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands right now -- cloud cover, darkness, and moon interference combined, not moon phase alone. Good weather for stargazing depends on all of these together.