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what planets are visible now

What Planets Are Visible By the Naked Eye? The first step to identifying planets is to know which planets are possible to see without a telescope. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are the five brightest planets in our night sky and, therefore, observable by most people.

Where is Jupiter right now?

Jupiter is currently in the constellation of Pisces. The current Right Ascension is 00h 03m 51s and the Declination is -00° 47′ 34”.

Where is Venus in the sky tonight Australia?

The best viewing opportunity will be from about 6:30pm , with the planets setting an hour later. Venus is dazzling, so it is easy to see why it’s known as the “evening star”. Just look towards the north-west horizon after sunset and you can’t miss it.

Where is Uranus right now?

Uranus is currently in the constellation of Aries. The current Right Ascension is 02h 50m 12s and the Declination is +15° 57′ 46”.

Where is Saturn now?

Saturn is currently in the constellation of Capricornus. The current Right Ascension is 21h 49m 01s and the Declination is -14° 19′ 25”.