Visible planets
What Planet Is Visible Tonight?
If you saw a bright object near the Moon or horizon, use this guide to narrow it down and open AR to confirm the sky direction.
Tonight's sky snapshot
Visible planets from the default sky location
Based on United States (38.907, -77.037) at Jun 11, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC. Use your own location below for a more accurate view of your sky.
Visible planets
VenusAlt 12 deg | Az 290 deg | Low above horizon
JupiterAlt 10 deg | Az 290 deg | Low above horizon
MercuryAlt 3 deg | Az 299 deg | Low above horizon
Moon and bright stars
MoonAlt -37 deg | Az 15 deg | 22% illuminated
ArcturusAlt 70 deg | Az 177 deg | Boo guide star
VegaAlt 39 deg | Az 68 deg | Lyr guide star
AltairAlt 10 deg | Az 86 deg | Aql guide star
Live sky check
Preview visible objects from your location
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Use your location or enter coordinates to see which objects are above your horizon right now.
Quick planet guides
Start with the planet questions already appearing in search, then open AR when observing.
Where is Jupiter tonight?
Learn how to locate Jupiter now and what makes it different from nearby stars.
Find Jupiter tonightWhat planet is in the sky tonight?
Use a quick checklist for bright objects near the Moon, horizon, or ecliptic path.
Identify the bright planetJupiter guide
Read why Jupiter is bright and when its moons can appear through binoculars.
Read Jupiter guideWhat planet is near the Moon tonight?
The answer changes because the Moon moves quickly across the sky. If a bright object is close to the Moon, compare its position with a current star map and nearby constellations.
How planets look different from stars
Planets often shine with steadier light than stars, though low altitude and atmospheric turbulence can still make them shimmer.
Use AR to confirm direction
Open the AR viewer after sunset or before dawn, point at the bright object, and compare the overlay with the real sky.
How planet visibility changes
Planets move against the background stars and can switch between evening visibility, morning visibility, and periods hidden in Sun glare.
A page that was correct last month can be wrong if it does not calculate the current date. NightSky AR keeps planet positions dynamic in the browser and provides evergreen observing guidance for each planet.
For naked-eye observing, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are the main practical targets. Uranus and Neptune are included for completeness and telescope planning.
How to use planet pages with AR
Each planet guide can open the AR viewer with that planet selected, which reduces clutter and helps you compare one marker with the real sky.
If you are not sure which object you saw, start from the visible planets page. If you already know the target, use the individual planet page so the AR filter opens with that object selected.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers for common skywatching questions before opening the AR viewer.
Which planets can the AR viewer show?
The viewer calculates Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, then shows those that are above your local horizon.
Can I see Uranus or Neptune with my eyes?
Uranus usually needs dark skies and binoculars, while Neptune requires optics. The AR marker is still useful for finding the right sky region.
Why are planets near the same sky path?
The planets stay close to the ecliptic because their orbits are near the same plane as Earth’s orbit.
Use AR to find planets tonight
Open the browser viewer and compare bright objects with the sky overlay.