Planets in the Sky Tonight
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 01:57
This skymap is a dynamic visualization that displays the positions of planets within the constellation boundaries for your specific location on the current date. Interactively explore the celestial landscape by panning horizontally to see how the arrangement of planets changes throughout the night.
Planets Visible Tonight
Discover the planets that are currently visible in the night sky. Learn about their positions, rise and set times, and how to spot them from your location. Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or just starting out, this guide will help you make the most of your stargazing experience.
Mars
Outer Planet
Mars, the "Red Planet", captivates stargazers with its distinct reddish hue, diverse surface features, and ongoing exploration potential for signs of life.
Jupiter
Outer Planet
Jupiter presents a captivating view with its prominent cloud bands, the iconic Great Red Spot, and up to four of its largest moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
Uranus
Outer Planet
Uranus appears as a small, pale blue-green disk, revealing its unique sideways rotation and, with larger instruments, the possibility of observing its faint ring system and some of its moons.
Planets that are currently not observable
Here, we provide information on planets that are currently not visible from Earth. Learn about their positions, and when they are expected to become observable again.
Mercury
Inner Planet
Mercury will become visible starting from December, 16 at a magnitude of 0.3
Saturn
Outer Planet
Saturn will become visible starting from January, 18 at a magnitude of 1.1
Venus
Inner Planet
Venus will become visible starting from January, 20 at a magnitude of -4.6
Neptune
Outer Planet
Neptune will become visible starting from February, 1 at a magnitude of 7.8