Question 1

When should I use the Dark Skies template?

Accepted Answer

Moonless nights with crystal-clear skies for Milky Way shots

Question 2

What subscription tier is required for Dark Skies?

Accepted Answer

The Dark Skies template is available on the free tier - no subscription required!

Question 3

What conditions does Dark Skies look for?

Accepted Answer

Key conditions include: Astronomical Night during any occurrence, Total Cloud Coverage at most 20%, Visibility at least 12000m, Precipitation Chance at most 10%. All conditions must be met for an opportunity window to trigger.

Dark Skies

What this template looks for

Regional forecasts

Milky Way in the US Southwest

See this template in action

Milky Way over the Matterhorn

Milky Way over Tromsø

Dark Skies over Abisko

Stars over the Glacier Lagoon

Dark Skies over Kuusamo

Learn more

Aurora Photography Guide

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