So how do you check for cloud cover using an IR Satellite image?  Turns out there are many satellites beaming information back to earth which is accessible via the internet. A great use for these images is to check the viewing conditions for viewing the stars.  I’ve done a few searches and came up a website which stays reasonably up to date.

I have posted a permanent page on the blog for viewing cloud cover. If you have any other sources let me know and I’ll take a look and maybe add them to the page.

Satellite images of Ireland for sky viewing

If you are looking for rainfall in the UK or Ireland, try this link

Click for recent rainfall.