StarCast · Leadville, CO

Night Sky Tonight in Leadville

Reading tonight's sky conditions…
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What's in the score
Cloud cover
Moon illumination
Bortle class
Transparency
Humidity
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Frequently asked
Is tonight good for stargazing at Leadville?
The live score above pulls today's forecast and runs it through StarCast's scoring model, which factors in cloud cover, moon illumination, Bortle class, humidity, and atmospheric transparency. Above 70 is an excellent night. Below 40, conditions are poor. The score updates daily.
What makes Leadville good for astrophotography?
At 10,152 feet, Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States, putting you above a significant portion of the atmosphere before you leave town. Mount Elbert and Mount Massive rise to the southwest, creating a dramatic alpine silhouette. Turquoise Lake just west of town offers open foreground with calm reflective water, and the town's small population means minimal light output.
When is the Milky Way visible at Leadville?
The galactic core is visible from late March through October, though the extreme elevation means genuinely cold nights even in summer. July and August offer the best balance of darkness and tolerable temperatures. Turquoise Lake is particularly rewarding in midsummer when the core rises in the south and reflects across the water.