Planet visible near moon

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:

Which planets will be visible on November 17 & 20?

On November 17, the 98%-illuminated Moon and Jupiter (mag -2.8) will meet in the constellation Taurus. The planet will rise in the evening and will be visible to the naked eye. On November 20, the 77%-illuminated Moon and Mars (mag 0.2) will meet in the constellation Cancer. The planet will rise in the evening and will be visible to the naked eye.

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.

When can you see the Moon & Mars?

October 20 - The Moon rises near Jupiter, with the giant planet looking extremely bright. You should be able to find them low in the east after around 10 pm. October 23-24 - Early risers will be able to spot Mars together with the Moon, high overhead in the south both mornings.

How do I view planets and stars near our natural satellite?

To view the planets and stars near our natural satellite, choose a cloudless night and use Star Walk 2 or Sky Tonight to learn when the celestial objects are best placed for your location. For a visual explanation, watch our recently released video on how to identify bright objects near the Moon using the Sky Tonight app, step by step.