Planets Visible Tonight
Find Out Which Planets You Can See Tonight
Looking up at the night sky and wondering which planets are visible tonight?
Enter your city, state, or ZIP code to see which planets are above your horizon and when to look for them. Planet positions change night by night and from place to place, so results are customized for your location.
What the Planet Visibility Tool Shows
This tool lists the planets visible from your location on the date you select. For each planet, you’ll see:
- When it rises
- When it’s highest in the sky
- When it sets
- How illuminated it appears
These details help you choose the best time to step outside and look up.
How to Tell a Planet From a Star
Planets usually shine with a steady light and don’t twinkle the way stars do. If you see a bright object that looks steady rather than sparkly, it may be a planet.
Use the tool above to see which planets are visible in your sky tonight.
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