Sky Planner: DarkScout

Is tonight worth heading out under the stars? Make your plan before you pack. DarkScout brings cloud cover, Moon conditions, darkness and observing targets into one place. Every feature is included, with no trial or subscription required.

KNOW WHEN TO GO
Check your Tonight recommendation, Astro Score and best observing window. Open Score Lens to understand which conditions help your night and which get in the way.

PLAN YOUR NEXT SESSION
Choose a target, date and location. Plan up to 14 nights ahead, compare observing locations and explore the full astronomical object catalog.

NEW: LEONIDS METEOR WATCH
Explore the 2026 field guide, check the radiant and Moon for your observing place, and record a timed watch with a red-screen meteor counter. Pause for breaks, save your counts and share a summary. The new field guide is in English and works offline.

BUILD YOUR OBSERVING HABIT
Explore 14 observing challenges with practical steps, local progress and direct links to the planning tools you need.

CHECK BEFORE YOU DRIVE
Review the 72-hour cloud-cover map, save unlimited observing spots and use horizon profiles to plan around your view. Set location alerts and your own thresholds.

ENJOY THE NIGHT TOGETHER
Browse astrophotos, share original-quality images, or join and host observing sessions with participant chat and weather backup plans.

For stargazing with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope, and for planning astrophotography. Forecasts can change; recheck conditions before leaving.

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