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 03:42
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 — July 22
Sun
From your location, the Sun sets at 18:23, and nautical twilight ends at 19:30, leaving the night sky dark enough for stargazing until morning twilight begins at 02:58.Moon
The Moon is a First Quarter, about 61% illuminated. It rises at 12:03 and sets at 22:26.Planets
Venus: visible from sunset through most of the night. It is currently brighter than any star above the horizon, shining about 49 times brighter than Vega, the brightest star currently in the sky. Saturn: not Visible Tonight. Mars: not Visible Tonight.Stars
Notable stars include Vega, Capella, 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 M34, 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
Moon
First Quarter (61%)
The Full Moon occurs on Wed, 29 July 2026 at 06:01 on Capricornus
The New Moon follows on Wed, 12 August 2026 at 08:47 on Leo
The New Moon follows on Wed, 12 August 2026 at 08:47 on Leo
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.
Wed, 12 August 2026
Total Solar Eclipse
Global
100%
Local
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| 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.
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.
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.
Mirfak
Star
Mirfak is a bright star in the constellation Perseus, known for its distinctive yellow-white color. It is one of the brightest stars in the northern hemisphere 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.
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.
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.
M34
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 400 stars, located approximately 1,400 light-years away in the constellation Perseus.
Triangulum Galaxy (M33)
Galaxy
The Triangulum Galaxy, a spiral galaxy containing approximately 40 billion stars, located approximately 3 million light-years away.
M36
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 60 stars, visible to the naked eye under dark skies, located approximately 4,100 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.