Brightest Objects in the Sky Tonight
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 19:49
This map displays the 10 brightest objects in the night sky tonight, making it easy to identify each shining light. From Jupiter and Capella to Betelgeuse and more, use this guide to recognize and understand what each object is and its place in the celestial display above.
10 Brightest Objects
Jupiter
Visible from sunset through most of the night
With magnitude -2.4, Jupiter is the brightest object in the sky tonight. It is currently located in the southeastern sky.
Capella
Star
Capella, shining with magnitude 0.08, is the second brightest object. You can find it in the northeastern sky.
Betelgeuse
Star
Betelgeuse, with magnitude 0.45, is the third brightest object. It is located in the southeastern sky.
Aldebaran
Star
Aldebaran shines with a magnitude of 0.87, the fourth brightest object, located in the eastern sky.
Bellatrix
Star
Bellatrix, the fifth brightest object with a magnitude of 1.64, currently located in the southeastern sky.
Elnath
Star
Elnath shines brightly with a magnitude of 1.65, the sixth brightest object, visible in the eastern sky.
Alnilam
Star
Alnilam, with a magnitude of 1.69, is the seventh brightest object, located in the southeastern sky.
Alnitak
Star
Alnitak, with a magnitude of 1.74, is the eighth brightest object, found in the southeastern sky.
Mirfak
Star
Mirfak, shining with magnitude 1.79, is the ninth brightest object, located in the northeastern sky.
Menkalinan
Star
Menkalinan, visible in the northeastern sky with a magnitude of 1.9, closes the list as the tenth brightest object.