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.

Can you see Neptune and Uranus at night?

Uranus can be seen for more than 9 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise. You may need binoculars. Neptune is roughly in the opposite direction of the Sun, so it is visible during most of the night. Very faint, use binoculars. Need some help? Sky map showing night sky tonight in The Eastern, Ohio, USA.

How do you know if a planet is in the sky?

Look for Venus low in the west just after sunset. It's setting by the time the sky is fully dark. Saturn is visible toward the southeast as soon as it gets dark out, and sets by dawn. Mars rises around midnight all month. By dawn it has climbed quite high into the south-southeastern sky, appearing together with Jupiter.

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:

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.