Which planets can i see tonight

What can you see on a night sky map?

The map includes the Moon, stars brighter than magnitude 5, the five bright planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn), and deep-sky objects that can be seen without the use of optical aid. How Do I Use the Interactive Sky Chart to Explore the Night Sky? Learn sky chart basics in our short tutorial:

Which planets are currently visible?

See which planets are currently visible, along with their rise and set times, to help you plan your observations. Jupiter presents a captivating view with its prominent cloud bands, the iconic Great Red Spot, and up to four of its largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

Can you see Venus at night?

If you've yet to see Venus this year, tonight is an excellent opportunity. The second planet from the sun has been conspicuous by its absence from the evening night sky since 2023 but is now beginning to shine more brightly after sunset just above the west-southwest horizon.

What are the brightest stars in the night sky?

You'll see some of the brightest stars in the night sky in the famouswinter constellations:RigelandBetelgeuseinOrion(as well asOrion's beltrising on its side),Aldebaranin Taurus,Capellain Auriga,PolluxandCastorinGemini, Procyonin Canis Minor andSiriusinCanis Major.

Can you see Mercury & Mars in the sky?

Mercury is just 5 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult or impossible to see it. Venus can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find. Mars can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.

Can you see Saturn & Uranus at night?

Saturn is visible during most of the night, but it is best viewed in the late evening hours after sunset. Uranus can be seen for more than 10 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise. You may need binoculars. Neptune is roughly in the opposite direction of the Sun, so it is visible during most of the night.