Planets night sky tonight

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 planets are visible in July 2024?

Visible planets and night sky guide for July 2024. Tonight Mars will lie close to the dim planet Uranus in the morning sky. A binocular view is best. Subscribe now! A daily update with Science news, great photos, sky alerts. What are star trails, and how do I photograph them? Summer Triangle star: Altair is variable and spins fast!

What is a night sky map?

Whether you're using just your eyes, binoculars, or a telescope, the night sky offers endless wonders waiting to be discovered. Happy stargazing! This skymap is a dynamic visualization that displays the positions of celestial objets in the night sky for your specific location on the current date.

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 is the interactive sky chart?

Powered by Heavens Above, our interactive viewer charts the night sky as seen by eye. 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?

Can you see Saturn & Uranus at night?

Saturn is visible during most of the night, but it is best viewed in the late evening hours after sunset. Uranus can be seen for more than 10 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.