What can I see in the sky tonight from Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Tonight from Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 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 10.7 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Tonight in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Astronomical darkness begins at 6:41 PM local time in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 8.2, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.

What is the stargazing light pollution level in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 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.

Is light pollution a problem in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

The core reaches about 18.6° 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria tonight?

About 10.7 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?

Waning Crescent moon at 14%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 42.43°, 25.64° (Europe/Sofia).

Moon

Waning Crescent

14% lit

Sunset

5:05 PM

Dusk 6:41 PM

Dark hours

10.7 h

Dawn 5:20 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 8.2+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

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

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingGood

🌙 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 cover32%

🌡️ Temperature49°F

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

Tonight's sky above Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria

Whether tonight is a good night for stargazing from Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria comes down to four real things: the Moon phase, cloud cover, which planets are up, and the current Kp index.

Local sky character in Stara Zagora

Northern mid-latitudes · northern hemisphere · 205 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 42.4° above the horizon, so stars within 42° of it never set from here.
About 83.7% 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 18.6° up, staying low, so a clear southern horizon matters.
At 205 m elevation, roughly 2% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

42.4°

Sky reachable

83.7%

Milky Way core

18.6° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 8.2+

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

GoodSky 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 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?

Astronomy near Stara Zagora

Real great-circle distances from Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

Rozhen Observatory — observatory, 111 km away, 1759 m

Best nights this month in Stara Zagora

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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
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.

Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?: Tonight from Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 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 10.7 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?: Tonight in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?: Astronomical darkness begins at 6:41 PM local time in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?: Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 8.2, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.
What is the stargazing light pollution level in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?: Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 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.
Is light pollution a problem in Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?: Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria?: The core reaches about 18.6° 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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria tonight?: About 10.7 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 Stara Zagora?

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 Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Stara Zagora?

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