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!Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 03:16
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
Approaching Eclipses
Discover eclipses happening soon. This section lists solar and lunar eclipses that will occur within the next 30 days, with details on dates, visibility areas, and best viewing times. If you want to know when and where the next eclipse will be visible, check here to plan your observation and make sure you don’t miss these rare astronomical events.
Tue, 3 March 2026
Total Lunar Eclipse
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| Global | From Your location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | 22:46-04:24 | 22:46-04:24 | |
| Partial | 23:51-03:19 | 23:51-03:18 | |
| Total | 01:05-02:04 | 01:05-02:04 |
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.
Altair
Star
Altair is a bright white star located in the constellation Aquila. It is one of the closest stars visible to Earth and forms one vertex of the prominent Summer Triangle asterism.
Spica
Star
Spica is a binary star system located in the constellation Virgo. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and plays a significant role in many celestial navigational systems.
Deneb
Star
Deneb is part of the Summer Triangle, one of the most luminous stars known. Located in the constellation Cygnus, it is a massive white supergiant and serves as a beacon in the night sky.
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.
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.
19287+2440
Double Star
Double star system in the constellation Vulpecula with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 4.61 and 5.93, separated by 6.6 arcminutes.
17322+5511
Double Star
Double star system in the constellation Draco with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 4.87 and 4.90, separated by 1.2 arcminute.
13101+3830
Triple Star System
Triple star system in the constellation Canes Venatici with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 5.95 and 6.26, separated by 4.8 arcminutes.
17037+1336
Multiple Star System
6-star star system in the constellation Hercules with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 5.91 and 6.17, separated by 4.9 arcminutes.
Nebulae
Discover the brightest nebulae currently visible in the night sky.
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.
M14
Globular Cluster
A globular cluster notable for its tightly packed core, located approximately 30,000 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus.
Amas de l'Ecu de Sobieski (M11)
Open Cluster
The Wild Duck Cluster, an open star cluster containing over 2900 stars, located in the constellation Scutum.
Hercules Globular Cluster (M13)
Globular Cluster
The Great Hercules Cluster, a large globular cluster containing several hundred thousand stars, located in the constellation Hercules.
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.