Brightest Objects in the Sky Tonight
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 17:10
Although the Sun is up and the sky is bright, this page prepares you for the night ahead by showing the 10 brightest objects that will become visible when darkness falls. Using accurate positional data, altitude, and azimuth for your location, we guide you on where each object will appear once night begins.
Each entry includes the object’s apparent magnitude and and expected position, helping you plan your evening observing session. Even though you cannot see them right now, this list serves as a roadmap for tonight’s sky, so you’ll know exactly where to look once the stars and planets emerge.
10 Brightest Objects
Vega
Star
With magnitude 0.03, Vega is the brightest object in the sky tonight. It is currently located in the east-northeastern sky.
Altair
Star
Altair, shining with magnitude 0.76, is the second brightest object. You can find it in the south-southwestern sky.
Saturn
Outer Planet
Saturn, with magnitude 0.8, is the third brightest object. It is located in the west-southwestern sky.
Deneb
Star
Deneb shines with a magnitude of 1.25, the fourth brightest object, located in the west-northwestern sky.
Polaris
Star
Polaris, the fifth brightest object with a magnitude of 1.97, currently located in the northern sky.