See planets tonight

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.

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:

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 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 is Saturn in the sky?

Saturn's in the southeastern sky early in the evening. From there it'll be visible overhead all night, and you'll find it setting in the west as dawn approaches. Sky chart showing The Moon near Jupiter in the morning sky before sunrise on September 24, along with some of the well-known (Northern Hemisphere) winter stars and constellations.

Can you see Mercury & Mars in the sky?

Mercury is just 5 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult or impossible to see it. Venus can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find. Mars can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.