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Tuesday 10 November · Russia

The night sky over Komsomolsk na Amure tonight

The brightest “star” over Komsomolsk na Amure 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 18:28.

19:08Nearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 06:08 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:18: low in the sky in the south-east, one fist above the horizon.

from 06:08 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:43 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:53: about halfway up in the south, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 00:43 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:33. Best at 22:08: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 03:33in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:43 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:18: about halfway up in the south-east, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 00:43 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Mercury

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the south-east around 07:13 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:13: 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 07:13 until dawnin Virgomodest

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 06:18. Best at 00:08: 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 06:18in Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look south-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 01:58. Best at 21:43: 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 01:58in Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 19:08, 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. 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 a third of the way up in the north-east

Questions about tonight

What is the bright star in the sky over Komsomolsk na Amure tonight?

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the south-east and visible from 06:08 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Komsomolsk na Amure?

Mercury (from 07:13 until dawn), Venus (from 06:08 until dawn), Mars (from 00:43 until dawn), Jupiter (from 00:43 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:33). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Komsomolsk na Amure tonight?

The Sun sets at 17:13. The brighter stars and planets come out by 17:48, and the sky is properly dark from about 18:28. Full astronomical darkness begins at 19:06.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated. Moonrise is at 10:22 and moonset at 16:59.

Calculated for Tuesday 10 November at 50.55°N, 137.02°E. Times are local to Komsomolsk na Amure.

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