Solar System objects
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 02:53
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
1st 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
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.
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
MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
Satellite pass tonight
A Japanese satellite used for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
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.
ALOS (DAICHI)
Satellite pass tonight
A Japanese Earth observation satellite used for mapping and disaster monitoring.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
ENVISAT
Satellite pass tonight
An Earth observation satellite launched by ESA for environmental monitoring.
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.
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.
1 flyover expected tonight.
1 flyover expected tonight.