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.

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.

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.

Are all planets shown in the correct zodiac sign?

Only when the orbit realism slider is in the real position (against the tick icon) are all the planets definitely shown in the correct sign of the zodiac. For info on the desktop version controls, click here. This page by default shows the diagrammatic view.

Is a planet in the zodiac sign Cancer?

Sometimes people look into the night sky and expect that a planet shown to be in the zodiac sign of say "Cancer" will be sitting over the star constellation Cancer. This is not always true since zodiac signs and constellations do not match up one to one.

Which planet has a red spot?

Mars, the "Red Planet", captivates stargazers with its distinct reddish hue, diverse surface features, and ongoing exploration potential for signs of life. 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.