Sky Tonight
Whether you're using just your eyes, binoculars, or a telescope, the night sky offers endless wonders waiting to be discovered. Happy stargazing!What’s Visible in the Sky Tonight — March 8-9
Sun
From your location, the Sun sets at 17:07, and nautical twilight ends at 18:04, leaving the night sky dark enough for stargazing until morning twilight begins at 04:31.Moon
The Moon is a 3rd Quarter, about 70% illuminated. It rises at 21:48 and sets at 07:48.Planets
Venus: visible in the evening sky. Jupiter: visible from sunset through most of the night.Stars
Notable stars include Arcturus, Vega, and Capella, some of the brightest stars visible in the night sky.Deep-Sky Objects
Tonight, several deep-sky objects are visible, including Beehive, , and , which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope.Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 20:38
The sky tonight looks different depending on where you are. This interactive sky map shows what’s visible right now from your location — including the Moon, planets, bright stars, meteor activity, satellite flyovers, and current observing conditions.
Only the brightest and most noticeable objects are shown to help you quickly get oriented.
You can explore the sky by moving the map horizontally to see how the view changes as the night progresses.
You can explore the sky by moving the map horizontally to see how the view changes as the night progresses.
Celestial Delights for Your Night Sky Adventure
Tonight's celestial wonders are ready to amaze and inspire. Here's a brief list of what you can explore:
Solar System Objects
Planets
See which planets are currently visible, along with their rise and set times, to help you plan your observations.
Satellite Flyovers
A short list of upcoming brightest satellite flyovers.
No bright satellite flyovers are expected in the next hour.
To view the complete list, visit our Satellites page.
Brightest Stars
Check out the five brightest stars currently visible in the night sky.
Arcturus
Star
Arcturus, the fourth brightest star, is an orange giant in the constellation Boötes. Its distinctive hue and brightness make it easily recognizable in the night sky.
Vega
Star
Vega, the fifth brightest star, is part of the constellation Lyra. It is one of the most luminous stars visible from Earth and a prominent member of the Summer Triangle asterism.
Capella
Star
Capella, the sixth brightest star, is a yellow giant located in the constellation Auriga. Its brightness and close proximity to the celestial north pole make it easily identifiable.
Procyon
Star
Procyon, the eighth brightest star, is a binary system in the constellation Canis Minor. Its name means 'before the dog' as it rises just before Sirius, the 'Dog Star'.
Betelgeuse
Star
Betelgeuse, the tenth brightest star, is a red supergiant in the constellation Orion. It is one of the largest known stars and exhibits noticeable variability in brightness.
If you've enjoyed learning about these five stunning celestial wonders, don't miss out on exploring our list of the brightest stars in the night sky
Double Stars
Discover the brightest double stars currently visible in the night sky.
04287+1552
Multiple Star System
8-star star system in the constellation Taurus with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 3.74 and 3.94, separated by 5.7 arcminutes.
05061+5858
Multiple Star System
5-star star system in the constellation Camelopardalis with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 5.00 and 6.21, separated by 3 arcminutes.
14509-1603
Multiple Star System
8-star star system in the constellation Libra with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 3.30 and 5.19, separated by 3.8 arcminutes.
04254+2218
Multiple Star System
8-star star system in the constellation Taurus with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 5.20 and 5.29, separated by 5.7 arcminutes.
10167+2325
Triple Star System
Triple star system in the constellation Leo with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 3.46 and 6.03, separated by 5.2 arcminutes.
Nebulae
Discover the brightest nebulae currently visible in the night sky.
Beehive (M44)
Open Cluster
The Beehive Cluster, an open star cluster containing over 1,000 stars, located approximately 577 light-years away in the constellation Cancer.
M47
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 1,600 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.
M39
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing approximately 30 stars, located approximately 800 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus.
M10
Globular Cluster
A globular cluster containing roughly 100,000 stars, located approximately 14,300 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus.
M35
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 1200 stars, located approximately 2,800 light-years away in the constellation Gemini.
For a complete list of nebulae visible tonight, go to our Nebulae Page. There, you'll find detailed information on each nebula, including its location, brightness and photos.