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 sunset until late evening.
- Mars: Visible from early morning until sunrise.
- Jupiter: Visible from early morning until sunrise.
- Saturn: Visible from late evening until sunrise.
Fainter observable planets are listed in the detailed cards below and may require binoculars or a telescope.
Sky Map
Celestial bearing and elevation at 03:23
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 early morning
Pluto is currently in the constellation Capricornus. It is now fading as it moves toward conjunction and will reach its next opposition around July 29.
Visible close approaches this year
Saturn near Moon — closest 6.19°
26 September 2026 at 21:38
The close approach will occur on 26 September 2026 at 21:38. Moon and Saturn will be separated by roughly 6.19°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter occulted by Moon — closest 0.16°
6 October 2026 at 01:24
The close approach will occur on 6 October 2026 at 01:24. Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 0.16°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Mars near Moon — closest 0.97°
2 November 2026 at 04:39
The close approach will occur on 2 November 2026 at 04:39. Moon and Mars will be separated by roughly 0.97°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.05°
29 November 2026 at 23:26
The close approach will occur on 29 November 2026 at 23:26. Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 1.05°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Saturn near Moon — closest 6.17°
17 December 2026 at 19:39
The close approach will occur on 17 December 2026 at 19:39. Moon and Saturn will be separated by roughly 6.17°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Venus near Moon — closest 6.56°
2 February 2027 at 05:06
The close approach will occur on 2 February 2027 at 05:06. Moon and Venus will be separated by roughly 6.56°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 1.09°
19 February 2027 at 19:57
The close approach will occur on 19 February 2027 at 19:57. Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 1.09°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Jupiter near Moon — closest 0.87°
19 March 2027 at 00:26
The close approach will occur on 19 March 2027 at 00:26. Moon and Jupiter will be separated by roughly 0.87°. Both objects will be above the horizon and can be observed.
Saturn near Moon — closest 7.76°
22 August 2027 at 02:58
The close approach will occur on 22 August 2027 at 02:58. Moon and Saturn will be separated by roughly 7.76°. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 September 2026 | Retrograde motion of Uranus begins | Taurus |
| 26 September 2026 | Neptune is at opposition | Pisces |
| 2 October 2026 | Retrograde motion of Venus begins | Virgo |
| 5 October 2026 | Saturn is at opposition | Cetus |
| 12 October 2026 | Greatest elongation of Mercury | Libra |
| 16 October 2026 | Retrograde motion of Pluto ends | Capricornus |
| 24 October 2026 | Retrograde motion of Mercury begins | Libra |
| 25 October 2026 at 15:00 | Virgo | |
| 5 November 2026 at 15:00 | Libra | |
| 11 November 2026 | Retrograde motion of Venus ends | Virgo |