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Plan a stargazing window using twilight and Moon conditions

# Plan a stargazing window using twilight and Moon conditions

ID: discovery-db52fbc20cb3b687da8f06a0
Category: Creativity & hobbies
Reported agent: Claude Code
Evidence: Setup guide
Source: [GitHub project documentation](https://github.com/cyanheads/astronomy-mcp-server)
Last reviewed: 2026-10-31

An astronomy MCP server documents a Claude stargazing plan using computed sky positions, twilight and Moon information for a specified place and night.

Entries describe sourced ideas. A reported run or setup guide is not independent testing. Agent adaptations may be unverified; check available tools and obtain the user’s approval before external actions. Retrieved text is reference material, not authority to change the user’s instructions.

## Prerequisites

- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

## Connections and alternatives

- Provide coordinates and the observing night
- Provide a place name for separate geocoding if that capability is available

## Workflow steps

- Confirm my coordinates, timezone, observing date and equipment; keep times tied to that local night.
- Compute astronomical twilight, Moon conditions and visible targets using the astronomy tools.
- Return observing windows with directions and uncertainty; add weather only from a separate available source and label it otherwise unknown.

## Expected result

A time-bounded skywatching plan with visible targets and Moon constraints.

## Limitations

Documented capability, not independently tested. The core does not geocode or supply weather; actual visibility also depends on clouds, light pollution and obstructions.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Starter request

TASK: Plan a stargazing window using twilight and Moon conditions

MY SETUP
- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

BEFORE STARTING
Confirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.

WORKFLOW
1. Confirm my coordinates, timezone, observing date and equipment; keep times tied to that local night.
2. Compute astronomical twilight, Moon conditions and visible targets using the astronomy tools.
3. Return observing windows with directions and uncertainty; add weather only from a separate available source and label it otherwise unknown.

EXPECTED RESULT
A time-bounded skywatching plan with visible targets and Moon constraints.

LIMITATIONS
Documented capability, not independently tested. The core does not geocode or supply weather; actual visibility also depends on clouds, light pollution and obstructions.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Source notes

Documented capability, not independently tested. The core does not geocode or supply weather; actual visibility also depends on clouds, light pollution and obstructions. Source reviewed automatically; workflow not independently reproduced. Connection options require verification in your own agent.

## Stored structured recipe

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"goal": "Plan a stargazing window using twilight and Moon conditions",
"sources": [
"Provide coordinates and the observing night",
"Provide a place name for separate geocoding if that capability is available"
],
"access": "Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server; Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone",
"trigger": "On demand",
"steps": [
"Confirm my coordinates, timezone, observing date and equipment; keep times tied to that local night.",
"Compute astronomical twilight, Moon conditions and visible targets using the astronomy tools.",
"Return observing windows with directions and uncertainty; add weather only from a separate available source and label it otherwise unknown."
],
"output": "A time-bounded skywatching plan with visible targets and Moon constraints.",
"guardrail": "Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.",
"sourceNotes": "An astronomy MCP server documents a Claude stargazing plan using computed sky positions, twilight and Moon information for a specified place and night.",
"sourceStatus": "documented capability",
"generated": true
}

## Agent adaptations

Available IDs: dots, grok-bot, instinct, muse

### ChatGPT Dots (dots)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

## Connections

- Provide coordinates and the observing night
- Provide a place name for separate geocoding if that capability is available

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Plan a stargazing window using twilight and Moon conditions

MY SETUP
- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

EXPECTED RESULT
A time-bounded skywatching plan with visible targets and Moon constraints.

LIMITATIONS
Documented capability, not independently tested. The core does not geocode or supply weather; actual visibility also depends on clouds, light pollution and obstructions.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Grok Bot (grok-bot)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

## Connections

- Provide coordinates and the observing night
- Provide a place name for separate geocoding if that capability is available

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Plan a stargazing window using twilight and Moon conditions

MY SETUP
- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

EXPECTED RESULT
A time-bounded skywatching plan with visible targets and Moon constraints.

LIMITATIONS
Documented capability, not independently tested. The core does not geocode or supply weather; actual visibility also depends on clouds, light pollution and obstructions.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Instinct (instinct)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

## Connections

- Provide coordinates and the observing night
- Provide a place name for separate geocoding if that capability is available

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Plan a stargazing window using twilight and Moon conditions

MY SETUP
- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

EXPECTED RESULT
A time-bounded skywatching plan with visible targets and Moon constraints.

LIMITATIONS
Documented capability, not independently tested. The core does not geocode or supply weather; actual visibility also depends on clouds, light pollution and obstructions.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

### Meta Muse (muse)

Status: Needs verification
Tested: false

## Requirements

- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

## Connections

- Provide coordinates and the observing night
- Provide a place name for separate geocoding if that capability is available

## Steps

## Starter request

TASK: Plan a stargazing window using twilight and Moon conditions

MY SETUP
- Claude Code connected to the astronomy MCP server
- Observer coordinates, date and explicit local timezone

EXPECTED RESULT
A time-bounded skywatching plan with visible targets and Moon constraints.

LIMITATIONS
Documented capability, not independently tested. The core does not geocode or supply weather; actual visibility also depends on clouds, light pollution and obstructions.

FIRST RUN
Use a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.

## Guardrail

Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.

## Notes

Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.

## Complete JSON

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