Scores are estimated from moon phase, moonlight interference and dark-window timing for Hualien. This first version does not include cloud cover, so always check weather.
馃寣 Aug is a good window for the Milky Way core over Hualien: it climbs to a shootable altitude around 19:48, sinks back down near 00:18, and peaks around 19:58 at roughly 37掳 in the South. Avoid moonlight and face that direction to catch the bright galactic center.
| Date | Score | Tonight's Moon | Dark window |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | 92 | Waning Crescent 17% | 19:54-04:04 |
| 2026-08-10 | 92 | Waning Crescent 9% | 19:53-04:04 |
| 2026-08-11 | 92 | Waning Crescent 3% | 19:52-04:05 |
| 2026-08-12 | 92 | Waning Crescent 0% | 19:51-04:06 |
| 2026-08-13 | 92 | New Moon 0% | 19:50-04:06 |
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