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Tuesday 10 November · Russia

The night sky over Irkutsk tonight

The brightest “star” over Irkutsk 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 18:36.

19:16Nearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 06:23 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:33: low in the sky in the south-east, one fist above the horizon.

from 06:23 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:48 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:03: about halfway up in the south, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 00:48 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:43. Best at 22:18: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 03:43in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:48 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:33: about halfway up in the south, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 00:48 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Mercury

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the south-east around 07:33 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:33: 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 07:33 until dawnin Virgomodest

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 06:33. Best at 00:33: 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 06:33in Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look south-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 02:08. Best at 21:53: about a third of the way up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 02:08in Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 19:16, once the sky is dark.

  1. VegaLyra · high up in the west
  2. CapellaAuriga · about a third of the way up in the north-east
  3. AltairAquila · about halfway up in the south-west
  4. DenebCygnus · almost straight overhead in the south-west
  5. AliothUrsa Major · about a third of the way up in the north-west
  6. MirfakPerseus · about halfway up in the north-east

Questions about tonight

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

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the south-east and visible from 06:23 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Irkutsk?

Mercury (from 07:33 until dawn), Venus (from 06:23 until dawn), Mars (from 00:48 until dawn), Jupiter (from 00:48 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:43). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Irkutsk tonight?

The Sun sets at 17:18. The brighter stars and planets come out by 17:55, and the sky is properly dark from about 18:36. Full astronomical darkness begins at 19:16.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated. Moonrise is at 10:51 and moonset at 17:02.

Calculated for Tuesday 10 November at 52.32°N, 104.25°E. Times are local to Irkutsk.

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