Which planets are visible tonight?

Planet Tracker lists which of the five naked-eye planets - Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn - are above the horizon for you right now.

Can I see planets with just my eyes?

Yes. All five classical planets are naked-eye when they are above the horizon and not too close to the Sun.

Which planet is brightest?

Venus is brightest at magnitude -4, visible even in twilight. Jupiter is next, then Mars at opposition, then Saturn and Mercury.

How do I tell a planet from a star?

Planets shine steadily and do not twinkle much. They also drift slowly through the zodiac over weeks, while stars stay fixed relative to each other.

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Where are the planets tonight?

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The horizon is curved since we have compressed the scale of the planetary orbits. The curved horizon ensures the planets set at the time they actually do.

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Reading Guide

Magnitude: Lower = brighter. Venus at -4 is dazzling; Neptune at +8 needs a telescope.
Elongation: Angular distance from the Sun. Planets near 0° are lost in the Sun's glare. Best viewing is at large elongation or opposition (180°).
Morning/Evening: Morning stars rise before the Sun; evening stars set after it.