The brightest “star” over Lódz tonight is not a star at all: it's Jupiter, about halfway up in the south before dawn. You can also see Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 17:17.
Rises into view in the south-east around 05:05 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:10: low in the sky 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.
Rises into view in the east around 23:30 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:10: about halfway up in the south-east, 5 fists above the horizon.
Rises into view in the south-east around 06:15 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:15: 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.
Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 05:10. Best at 23:10: high up in the south-east, 6 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.
Look south-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 00:50. Best at 20:35: 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.
Brightest stars this evening
Where to find them at 17:57, once the sky is dark.
W
VegaLyra · high up in the west
NE
CapellaAuriga · low in the sky in the north-east
SW
AltairAquila · about halfway up in the south-west
WSW
DenebCygnus · almost straight overhead in the south-west
NNW
AliothUrsa Major · about a third of the way up in the north-west
NE
MirfakPerseus · about a third of the way up in the north-east
Questions about tonight
What is the bright star in the sky over Lódz tonight?
It's most likely the planet Jupiter. It is about halfway up in the south and visible from 23:30 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.
Which planets are visible tonight in Lódz?
Mercury (from 06:15 until dawn), Venus (from 05:05 until dawn), Mars (from 23:30 until dawn), Jupiter (from 23:30 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 02:25). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.
What time does it get dark in Lódz tonight?
The Sun sets at 16:00. The brighter stars and planets come out by 16:37, and the sky is properly dark from about 17:17. Full astronomical darkness begins at 17:56.
What phase is the Moon tonight?
The Moon is a New Moon, 0% illuminated. Moonrise is at 08:33 and moonset at 15:25.
Calculated for Monday 9 November at 51.77°N, 19.45°E. Times are local to Lódz.