Solar System objects
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 02:17
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.
Moon
3rd Quarter (78%)
The Moon exhibits a stunning array of craters, mountains, and lunar maria, showcasing its rugged and varied surface in intricate detail, with phases changing as it orbits Earth.
Sun
Our Star
Explore sunspots, flares, and prominences, revealing solar dynamics and activity. For safe observation, use solar filters or telescopes to protect your eyes.
Observable Planets
Mercury
Inner Planet
Mercury, viewed through telescopes, reveals phases similar to the Moon, as it orbits close to the Sun.
Venus
Inner Planet
Venus, the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star", entices stargazers with its changing phases, transitioning from a slender crescent to a nearly full disc, all while radiating remarkable brilliance and standing out in the night sky.
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.
Saturn
Outer Planet
Saturn, the "Ringed Giant", enchants stargazers with its stunning ring system and gas giant beauty in the night sky.
Neptune
Outer Planet
Neptune appears as a small, featureless, blue disk, showcasing its distinct bluish color due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere.
Tonight's Satellite Flyovers
TITAN 4B R/B
Satellite pass tonight
The rocket booster from the Titan IVB launch vehicle, used for delivering heavy payloads into space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
1 flyover expected tonight.
SL-4 R/B
Satellite pass tonight
An upper stage of the Soviet/Russian launch vehicle used for deploying satellites.
5 flyovers expected tonight.
5 flyovers expected tonight.
RESURS-DK 1
Satellite pass tonight
A Russian Earth observation satellite used for environmental monitoring and mapping.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
COSMOS 2228
Satellite pass tonight
Another satellite in the Cosmos program, used for various applications including military.
1 flyover expected tonight.
1 flyover expected tonight.
SEASAT 1
Satellite pass tonight
An Earth observation satellite launched by NASA to study oceanographic phenomena.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
IDEFIX & ARIANE 42P R/B
Satellite pass tonight
The IDEFIX payload and Ariane 42P rocket booster, used for space research.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
COSMOS 2219
Satellite pass tonight
Part of the Cosmos program, typically used for reconnaissance or communications.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.