Scores are estimated from moon phase, moonlight interference and dark-window timing for Taitung. 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 Taitung: it climbs to a shootable altitude around 19:47, sinks back down near 00:27, and peaks around 20:07 at roughly 38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% | 19:53-04:08 |
| 2026-08-10 | 92 | Waning Crescent 9% | 19:52-04:09 |
| 2026-08-11 | 92 | Waning Crescent 3% | 19:51-04:09 |
| 2026-08-12 | 92 | Waning Crescent 0% | 19:50-04:10 |
| 2026-08-13 | 92 | New Moon 0% | 19:49-04:11 |
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