# Clear Outside > Reliable weather forecasts for astronomers with an emphasis on cloud cover. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.flo.clearoutside](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.flo.clearoutside) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.flo.clearoutside` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** First Light Optics - **Category:** WEATHER - **Downloads:** 39,122 - **Rating:** 3.45 / 5 (86 ratings) - **Version:** 1.0.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-01-12 - **First published:** 2025-12-01 - **Publisher country:** GB - **Size:** 18 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-10-28 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flo.clearoutside) - **Website:** [http://clearoutside.com/](http://clearoutside.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://clearoutside.com/page/privacy\_policy/](http://clearoutside.com/page/privacy_policy/) ## Description Reliable weather forecasts for astronomers with an emphasis on cloud cover.
Key Features

Weather Forecasts
• Seven day hourly forecasts, updated hourly
• Low, medium, high and total cloud cover
• Regular weather data (wind, rain, frost, temperature, dew point, etc)
• Covers daytime too - ideal for solar observers and imagers

Astronomical Information
• Moon rise/set times and phase
• Sun rise/set and transit times
• Civil/nautical/astronomical darkness periods
• International Space Station (ISS) pass-over information with precise timing for your location

Location Management
• Set and save your home location for quick access
• Add locations manually or use location services for automatic positioning
• Search for locations worldwide
• Save multiple favourite locations for easy switching
• All location data stored locally on your device

Why Clearoutside?
Updated hourly, because frequent updates matter! Often the clear spell between showers provides excellent seeing, and 30 minutes under a clear sky with a grab-and-go telescope is pure gold.

Our favourite feature? The ISS pass-over information is precisely calculated for your location and displayed alongside cloud forecasts, making it easier than ever to catch the station overhead.

No cutesy graphics - just detailed, reliable weather data presented clearly for serious observers.

We've had a lot of fun building and testing Clear Outside and are keen to develop it further. If you find it useful or have suggestions, please let us know! ## Rankings - #339,493 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.flo.clearoutside.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Review summary Reviews often praise Clear Outside as a useful, information-rich tool for astronomy and photography planning, and users welcome its restored support for newer Android versions. Some find it simple and easy to use, but others say the display is confusing, particularly because labels can be misaligned and colors or data lack explanations. Opinions on forecast accuracy vary considerably. ### Pros - Useful for planning astronomy and photography outings, including deciding when conditions are suitable. - Combines helpful weather information such as cloud cover, moonrise and moonset, temperature, wind, and precipitation. - Many users find it simple, clear, and easy to use. - Users are glad the app has returned and works with newer Android versions. ### Cons - Forecast labels can be misaligned with their data, making it unclear what some numbers refer to. - Several users find the display hard to interpret because it lacks a legend or help explaining colors and other data. - Forecast accuracy is disputed: some users praise it, while others report inaccurate predictions that affected their plans. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Clear Outside](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firstlightoptics.clearoutside) — 210,614 users, 3.82 / 5 - [SkyForecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.marcb.skyforecast) — 31 users - [Stargazing - ClearNights](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adequate.clearnights) — 147 users - [Weather & astro](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.amfulusapps.weatherandastro) — 87 users - [Astrospheric](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.astrospheric.dfior.astrospheric) — 108,967 users, 4.53 / 5 - [Almanach: Weather and Sky](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fr.arcanescookie.almanach) — 8 users - [Clear Forecast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.clearhit.vigorpro.arir.blokflow) — 3 users - [Astro Cast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.aistudio.atmosaiuae.xpzlqc) — 243 users - [ForeSky - Star Gazing App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fore.sky.astro) — 645 users - [Celestia Weather](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sevban.weatherapp) — 119 users - [Weather: Clear Skies](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tennumbers.weatherapp) — 4,549,195 users, 4.52 / 5 - [Astro Seeing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.astroseeing.app) — 287 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.flo.clearoutside)