Bright star in the sky tonight
A bright object can be a star or a planet. Use nearby constellations and whether the object twinkles to narrow it down.
Read more Tonight’s sky guide
What’s Visible in the Night Sky Tonight?
People often search for the bright object they just saw. This guide explains how to identify common stars, planets, and constellation patterns, then lets you open AR to find them.
Browser-local sky check
Preview visible objects from your location
This utility does not request location on load. Tap the button or enter coordinates, and the browser calculates nearby planets, the Moon, and bright stars for the current time.
No location checked yet
Evergreen guide content remains visible for search and reading. Live sky calculations begin only after your action.
Common tonight-sky searches
Start with the question you have outside, then use the AR viewer for live orientation.
Visible planets tonight
Planets move against the stars, so their visibility changes week by week. Check the current sky before observing.
Read moreConstellations visible tonight
Seasonal patterns such as Orion, Leo, Scorpius, Cygnus, and Pegasus become easier when you start with bright guide stars.
Read moreFrequently asked questions
Short answers for common skywatching questions before opening the AR viewer.
What bright object is near the Moon tonight?
It is often a planet or bright star. The answer changes nightly because the Moon moves quickly against the background stars.
Does this page request location automatically?
No. The live preview only requests location after you tap Use my location, and manual coordinates are also supported.
Why can visibility differ from the preview?
Clouds, buildings, haze, light pollution, and horizon obstructions can hide objects that are geometrically above the horizon.
Use AR to find objects tonight
Point your phone at the sky and compare the overlay with visible stars and planets.