What planets are visible in tonight s sky

Which planets are visible at night?

Saturn's visible all night. Jupiter and Mars rise in the couple of hours after midnight and are visible in the southeast before sunrise. September 1-7 – If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, you can spot Mercury this week during morning twilight if you can find an unobstructed view toward the east. It appears low in the east just before dawn.

Which planets are currently visible?

See which planets are currently visible, along with their rise and set times, to help you plan your observations. 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.

What can you see on a night sky map?

The map includes the Moon, stars brighter than magnitude 5, the five bright planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn), and deep-sky objects that can be seen without the use of optical aid. How Do I Use the Interactive Sky Chart to Explore the Night Sky? Learn sky chart basics in our short tutorial:

What to look for in our night sky?

Here’s what to look for in our current night sky. (Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech) A partial lunar eclipse makes the full supermoon on Sept. 17th extra super. Also, chances to observe five planets this month, and a global night for observing. All month – Venus sits low in the west following sunset. Saturn's visible all night.

Where can I find a detailed view of a planet?

See the indispensable Observer’s Handbook, from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Visit Stellarium-Web.org for precise views from your location. Almanac: Bright visible planets (rise and set times for your location). Visit TheSkyLive for precise views from your location.

Will Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas be visible to the naked eye?

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS might be visible to the naked eye in the coming weeks. Show the comet on our Night Sky Map (below). Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above . The Moon and planets have been enlarged slightly for clarity. On mobile devices, tap to steer the map by pointing your device at the sky.