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 04:17
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.
What’s Visible in the Sky Tonight — August 5
Sun
From your location, the Sun sets at 18:10, and nautical twilight ends at 19:15, leaving the night sky dark enough for stargazing until morning twilight begins at 03:12.Moon
The Moon is a Last Quarter, about 56% illuminated. It rises at 20:44 and sets at 10:28.Planets
Venus: visible from sunset through most of the night. It is currently brighter than any star above the horizon, shining about 57 times brighter than Capella, the brightest star currently in the sky. Mercury: not Visible Tonight. Saturn: not Visible Tonight. Mars: not Visible Tonight.Stars
Notable stars include Capella, Betelgeuse, and Aldebaran, some of the brightest stars visible in the night sky.Deep-Sky Objects
Tonight, several notable deep-sky objects are visible, including Andromeda Galaxy (M31), M39, and M35, which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope.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.
Fri, 28 August 2026
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Global
96.9%
Local
96.9%
| Global | From Your location | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | 16:26-22:02 | 17:35-22:02 | |
| Partial | 17:35-20:54 | 17:35-20:53 | |
| Total | - | - |
Wed, 12 August 2026
Total Solar Eclipse
Global
100%
Local
-
| Global | From Your location | |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbra | 06:36-10:58 | Not Visible |
| Umbra | 07:59-09:36 | Not Visible |
Planets
See which planets are currently visible, along with their rise and set times, to help you plan your observations.
Active Meteor Showers
Perseids
Meteor Shower
Perseids meteor shower is an annual event that peaks on August 10, with activity occurring from July 22 to August 31.
For a complete list of meteor showers, go to our Active Meteor Showers page.
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.
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.
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.
Aldebaran
Star
Aldebaran is an orange giant star situated in the constellation Taurus. Its name means 'the follower' as it appears to follow the Pleiades star cluster across the sky.
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.
Bellatrix
Star
Bellatrix is a bright blue giant star located in the constellation Orion. It is one of the prominent stars forming Orion's Belt and is easily identifiable 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.
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.
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.
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.
03459+2433
Multiple Star System
6-star star system in the constellation Taurus with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 5.75 and 6.42, separated by 2.5 arcminutes.
22497+6612
Triple Star System
Triple star system in the constellation Cepheus with primary and secondary components of magnitudes 3.61 and 6.50, separated by 16.7 arcminutes.
Nebulae
Discover the brightest nebulae currently visible in the night sky.
Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
Galaxy
The Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, containing over a trillion stars, located approximately 2.537 million light-years away.
M39
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing approximately 30 stars, located approximately 800 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus.
M35
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 1200 stars, located approximately 2,800 light-years away in the constellation Gemini.
M34
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 400 stars, located approximately 1,400 light-years away in the constellation Perseus.
M37
Open Cluster
A rich open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Auriga.
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.