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Clear Sky Charts (called clocks until February 29, 2008) are web graphics which deliver weather forecasts designed specifically for astronomers.They forecast the cloud cover, transparency and astronomical seeing, parameters which are not forecast by civil or aviation forecasts. [1]
Much of Texas, considered prime eclipse-viewing territory by many traveling there for the occasion, was predicted in forecast models on Friday to have cloud cover of 60%-80% on eclipse day.
The National Weather Service's cloud cover forecast is now available for April 8. Will clouds block your view of the eclipse?
Cloud-free skies are indicative of fair weather for the near future. [69] A bar can indicate a coming tropical cyclone. The use of sky cover in weather prediction has led to various weather lore over the centuries. [10]
It was designed to measure cloud cover and resistance, but a poor axis of rotation and its elliptical orbit kept it from collecting a notable amount of useful data. The Explorer 6 and Explorer 7 satellites also contained weather-related experiments. [3]
Strong winds, dangerous lightning strikes, hail and perhaps a few tornadoes could threaten those traveling home from eclipse viewing the night of April 8 and during the day of April 9.
The average cloud cover of the Earth, 2005-2013. Colors range from blue (no clouds) to white (totally cloudy). [6] (click for more detail) Cloud cover values only vary by 3% from year-to-year averages, whereas the local, day-to-day variability in cloud amounts typically rises to 30% over the globe.
Here's the National Weather Service eclipse forecast for Illinois. Cloud cover will vary depending on where you watch the eclipse. ... 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...