Solar System objects
Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 00:42
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
Waning Crescent (4%)
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.
Tonight's Satellite Flyovers
ISS (ZARYA)
Satellite pass tonight
The International Space Station, a habitable artificial satellite used for space research.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
COSMOS 1455
Satellite pass tonight
A satellite from the Soviet Cosmos program, often used for military or communications purposes.
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.
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.
AQUA
Satellite pass tonight
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
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.
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.
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.
COSMOS 1867
Satellite pass tonight
Another satellite in the Cosmos series, used for reconnaissance or scientific research.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
2 flyovers expected tonight.