Monday 9 November · Argentina

The night sky over Mar del Plata tonight

The brightest “star” over Mar del Plata tonight is not a star at all: it's Jupiter, about a third of the way up in the north-east before dawn. You can also see Venus, Mars and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 20:38.

21:18Nearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the east around 04:34 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:04: very low, just above the horizon in the east, one fist above the horizon. It stays low, so you need an open view with no buildings or trees in the way.

from 04:34 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 02:29 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:39: about a third of the way up in the north-east, 3 fists above the horizon.

from 02:29 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look north-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:34. Best at 22:09: about halfway up in the north, 5 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 03:34in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the north-east around 02:44 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:09: low in the sky in the north-east, 2 fists above the horizon.

from 02:44 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Rises into view in the north-east around 22:29 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 01:44: about a third of the way up in the north, 3 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

from 22:29 until dawnin Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look north as the sky darkens. Visible until 02:24. Best at 21:44: about halfway up in the north, 5 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 02:24in Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Mercury

Not visible

Too close to the Sun to see right now. It is lost in the glare, 11° from the Sun.

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 21:18, once the sky is dark.

  1. CanopusCarina · about a third of the way up in the south-east
  2. Rigil KentaurusCentaurus · low in the sky in the south
  3. AchernarEridanus · high up in the south-east
  4. HadarCentaurus · low in the sky in the south
  5. AltairAquila · low in the sky in the north-west
  6. FomalhautPiscis Austrinus · almost straight overhead in the north-west

Questions about tonight

What is the bright star in the sky over Mar del Plata tonight?

It's most likely the planet Jupiter. It is about a third of the way up in the north-east and visible from 02:29 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Mar del Plata?

Venus (from 04:34 until dawn), Mars (from 02:44 until dawn), Jupiter (from 02:29 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:34). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Mar del Plata tonight?

The Sun sets at 19:34. The brighter stars and planets come out by 20:03, and the sky is properly dark from about 20:38. Full astronomical darkness begins at 21:16.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated. Moonrise is at 05:54 and moonset at 20:20.

Calculated for Monday 9 November at 38.00°S, 57.58°W. Times are local to Mar del Plata.

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