Solar System objects
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 19:14
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 (38%)
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
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.
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.
Tonight's Satellite Flyovers
ISS (ZARYA)
Satellite pass tonight
The International Space Station, a habitable artificial satellite used for space research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
1 flyover expected tonight.
CZ-4B R/B
Satellite pass tonight
The rocket booster from the Long March 4B launch vehicle, used for delivering satellites into space.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
COSMO-SKYMED 1
Satellite pass tonight
An Italian Earth observation satellite used for radar imaging and environmental monitoring.
3 flyovers expected tonight.
3 flyovers expected tonight.
COSMOS 2428
Satellite pass tonight
A satellite in the Russian Cosmos series, used for various military or scientific applications.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
COSMOS 2242
Satellite pass tonight
A satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or communications.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
ATLAS CENTAUR 2
Satellite pass tonight
The second Atlas-Centaur rocket launched by NASA, primarily used for launching satellites into orbit.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
THOR AGENA D R/B
Satellite pass tonight
A rocket booster from the Thor-Agena launch vehicle, used for launching reconnaissance satellites.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
COSMOS 1867
Satellite pass tonight
Another satellite in the Cosmos series, used for reconnaissance or scientific research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
1 flyover expected tonight.
SL-8 R/B
Satellite pass tonight
Another designation for the upper stage of a Soviet launch vehicle, used to place satellites into orbit.
3 flyovers expected tonight.
3 flyovers expected tonight.