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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Brightest Objects in the Sky Tonight

Sky Map of the Brightest Stars and Planets

Celectial bearing and elevation at 20:08
Tonight, Venus is the brightest object in the sky, shining roughly 7 times brighter than Jupiter, and about 38 times brighter than the brightest star, Arcturus.
Check the full list below to discover all 10 of tonight’s brightest objects and where to spot them in the sky.

10 Brightest Objects

Venus

Visible from sunset through most of the night

Venus
↗ 06:29 ↘ 21:03 ↑ 23°
☼ -4 ✣ 13.9"
With magnitude -4, Venus is the brightest object in the sky tonight. It is currently located in the northeastern sky.
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Jupiter

Visible from sunset through most of the night

Jupiter
↗ 06:40 ↘ 20:57 ↑ 9°
☼ -1.9 ✣ 32.6"
Jupiter, shining with magnitude -1.9, is the second brightest object. You can find it in the northeastern sky.
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Arcturus

Star

Arcturus
↗ 20:08 ↘ 03:13 ↑ 72°
☼ -0.1 ✣ -
Arcturus, with magnitude -0.05, is the third brightest object. It is located in the southern sky.
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Vega

Star

Vega
↗ 20:08 ↘ 09:03 ↑ 89°
☼ 0 ✣ -
Vega shines with a magnitude of 0.03, the fourth brightest object, located in the northwestern sky.
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Altair

Star

Altair
↗ 20:08 ↘ 08:13 ↑ 62°
☼ 0.8 ✣ -
Altair, the fifth brightest object with a magnitude of 0.76, currently located in the western sky.
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Spica

Star

Spica
↗ 20:08 ↘ 02:37 ↑ 40°
☼ 1 ✣ -
Spica shines brightly with a magnitude of 0.98, the sixth brightest object, visible in the southeastern sky.
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Antares

Star

Antares
↗ 20:08 ↘ 02:56 ↑ 26°
☼ 1.1 ✣ -
Antares, with a magnitude of 1.06, is the seventh brightest object, located in the southwestern sky.
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Pollux

Star

Pollux
↗ 20:08 ↘ 02:37 ↑ 12°
☼ 1.2 ✣ -
Pollux, with a magnitude of 1.16, is the eighth brightest object, found in the northeastern sky.
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Deneb

Star

Deneb
↗ 20:08 ↘ 11:58 ↑ 82°
☼ 1.3 ✣ -
Deneb, shining with magnitude 1.25, is the ninth brightest object, located in the northwestern sky.
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Regulus

Star

Regulus
↗ 20:08 ↘ 02:37 ↑ 30°
☼ 1.4 ✣ -
Regulus, visible in the eastern sky with a magnitude of 1.36, closes the list as the tenth brightest object.
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