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Monday 9 November · Switzerland

The night sky over Geneva tonight

The brightest “star” over Geneva tonight is not a star at all: it's Venus, low in the sky in the south-east before dawn. You can also see Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 18:18.

18:58Full dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 05:45 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:55: low in the sky in the south-east, one fist above the horizon.

from 05:45 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:35 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:10: high up in the south-east, 6 fists above the horizon.

from 00:35 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:20. Best at 21:55: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 03:20in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:35 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:45: high up in the south-east, 6 fists above the horizon.

from 00:35 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Mercury

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the south-east around 06:55 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:55: very low, just above the horizon in the south-east, one fist above the horizon. It stays low, so you need an open view with no buildings or trees in the way.

from 06:55 until dawnin Virgomodest

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 05:55. Best at 23:30: high up in the south-east, 6 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 05:55in Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look south-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 01:55. Best at 21:30: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 01:55in Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 18:58, once the sky is dark.

  1. VegaLyra · high up in the west
  2. CapellaAuriga · low in the sky in the north-east
  3. AltairAquila · about halfway up in the south-west
  4. FomalhautPiscis Austrinus · low in the sky in the south
  5. DenebCygnus · almost straight overhead in the west
  6. AliothUrsa Major · low in the sky in the north-west

Questions about tonight

What is the bright star in the sky over Geneva tonight?

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the south-east and visible from 05:45 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Geneva?

Mercury (from 06:55 until dawn), Venus (from 05:45 until dawn), Mars (from 00:35 until dawn), Jupiter (from 00:35 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:20). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Geneva tonight?

The Sun sets at 17:10. The brighter stars and planets come out by 17:42, and the sky is properly dark from about 18:18. Full astronomical darkness begins at 18:53.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a New Moon, 0% illuminated. Moonrise is at 08:59 and moonset at 16:45.

Calculated for Monday 9 November at 46.21°N, 6.14°E. Times are local to Geneva.

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