What can I see in the sky tonight?

Tonight shows the Moon, visible planets, bright stars, and ISS passes computed live for your location and time.

Do I need a telescope?

No. Almost everything Tonight lists is naked-eye. Binoculars help for faint comets, the Moon's craters, and Jupiter's moons.

When is the best time to look?

About 90 minutes after sunset, once astronomical twilight ends and the sky is fully dark.

How does it know what I can see?

It uses your device location and current time to compute the altitude and azimuth of each object.

Tonight's Sky

What can I see right now?

Click the globe icon above to set your location. Tonight's Sky needs your position for accurate rise/set times and visibility.

Date

Time

Sun & Twilight

The Moon

Planets

Deep-Sky Objects

Galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters above your horizon. Filtered by your equipment.

Bright Stars

The brightest stars visible from your sky. Great for learning the constellations.

Viewing Tips

Give your eyes 15-20 minutes to adapt to the dark. Avoid looking at your phone (or use night mode). Stars twinkle, planets shine steady — that is the easiest way to tell them apart. Face south to see the most action in the sky from northern latitudes.