Solar System objects
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 21:08
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 (64%)
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.
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.
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.
Saturn
Outer Planet
Saturn, the "Ringed Giant", enchants stargazers with its stunning ring system and gas giant beauty in the night sky.
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.
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
TERRA
Satellite pass tonight
An Earth observation satellite used for monitoring environmental and climate data.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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.
ALOS (DAICHI)
Satellite pass tonight
A Japanese Earth observation satellite used for mapping and disaster monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
1 flyover expected tonight.
CZ-2C R/B
Satellite pass tonight
The rocket booster from the Long March 2C launch vehicle, used for deploying satellites into orbit.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
SHIJIAN-16 (SJ-16)
Satellite pass tonight
A Chinese satellite used for space research and technology demonstration.
1 flyover expected tonight.
1 flyover expected tonight.
COSMOS 1953
Satellite pass tonight
A satellite from the Soviet Cosmos program, used for military or scientific missions.
1 flyover expected tonight.
1 flyover expected tonight.
ARIANE 5 R/B
Satellite pass tonight
The rocket booster from the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, used for delivering heavy payloads into space.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
AQUA
Satellite pass tonight
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
SL-4 R/B
Satellite pass tonight
An upper stage of the Soviet/Russian launch vehicle used for deploying satellites.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
OKEAN-O
Satellite pass tonight
A Soviet oceanographic satellite used for Earth observation and scientific research.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.