Planets Visible in the Sky Tonight
Which Planets Are Visible to the Naked Eye Tonight?
From your location, the following planets are visible to the naked eye tonight:
- Venus: Visible from early morning until sunrise.
- Mars: Visible from before midnight until sunrise.
- Jupiter: Visible from before midnight until sunrise.
- Saturn: Visible from sunset until before midnight.
Fainter observable planets are listed in the detailed cards below and may require binoculars or a telescope.
Sky Map
The sky above you at 13:22
This sky map shows where tonight’s planets are located from your current location. Use the compass directions around the edge to find each planet, and move the map through the night to see when it rises, reaches its highest point, and sets.
All Observable Planets Tonight from Your Location
Explore all planets observable tonight, including fainter targets that may require binoculars or a telescope. Each card shows positions, rise and set times, and observing details for your location.
Planets That Are Currently Not Observable
These planets are not currently visible. Their cards show their positions and when they are expected to become observable again.
Pluto
Visible from sunset until before midnight
Pluto is currently in the constellation Capricornus. It is now fading as it moves toward conjunction and will reach its next opposition around 29 July 2027.
Visible close approaches this year
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.05°
29 November 2026 at 22:26
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 29 November 2026 at 22:26, when they will be separated by roughly 1.05°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Saturn near Moon — closest 6.17°
17 December 2026 at 18:39
The closest separation between Saturn and Moon will occur on 17 December 2026 at 18:39, when they will be separated by roughly 6.17°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.09°
19 February 2027 at 18:57
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 19 February 2027 at 18:57, when they will be separated by roughly 1.09°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.87°
18 March 2027 at 23:26
The closest separation between Jupiter and Moon will occur on 18 March 2027 at 23:26, when they will be separated by roughly 0.87°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Neptune near Mercury — closest 0.21°
11 April 2027 at 00:34
Not visible from your location
Begin (1.5°):April 10
06:30
06:30
End (1.5°)April 12
00:27
00:27
Elevation0°
Separation0.21°
The closest separation between Neptune and Mercury will occur on 11 April 2027 at 00:34, when they will be separated by roughly 0.21°. At closest approach: The event occurs during daylight, making observation difficult.
Saturn near Moon — closest 7.66°
25 July 2027 at 19:51
The closest separation between Saturn and Moon will occur on 25 July 2027 at 19:51, when they will be separated by roughly 7.66°. At closest approach: Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
View all close approaches, including those not visible from your location
Upcoming Planetary Events
Discover the most captivating planetary events coming soon, including oppositions, elongations, retrograde motions, and close approaches:
- Oppositions and Greatest Elongations: At opposition a planet is opposite the Sun, at its brightest and visible all night. At greatest elongation, a planet reaches its farthest angular distance from the Sun, offering optimal viewing conditions.
- Retrograde Motions: Watch the apparent backward movement of a planet caused by the relative motions of Earth and the planet.
- Close Approaches: Planets can appear exceptionally close together in the sky, sometimes resembling a double star, while remaining far apart in space.
Keep track of these events and enjoy the ever-changing sky!
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| 5 November 2026 | Inferior conjunction of Mercury | Libra |
| 11 November 2026 | Retrograde motion of Venus ends | Virgo |
| 13 November 2026 | Retrograde motion of Mercury ends | Virgo |
| 21 November 2026 | Greatest elongation of Mercury | Libra |
| 26 November 2026 | Uranus is at opposition | Taurus |
| 11 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Saturn ends | Cetus |
| 13 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Jupiter begins | Leo |
| 13 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Neptune ends | Pisces |
| 30 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Pluto begins | Capricornus |
| 31 December 2026 | Retrograde motion of Pluto ends | Capricornus |