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Monday 9 November · DR Congo

The night sky over Mbuji-Mayi tonight

The brightest “star” over Mbuji-Mayi tonight is not a star at all: it's Venus, low in the sky in the east before dawn. You can also see Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 19:07.

19:47Full dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 04:40 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:35: low in the sky in the east, 2 fists above the horizon.

from 04:40 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 01:25 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:05: high up in the north-east, 6 fists above the horizon.

from 01:25 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:20. Best at 19:30: high up in the east, 6 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 03:20in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 01:25 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:55: about halfway up in the north-east, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 01:25 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Rises into view in the north-east around 20:35 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 23:50: high up in the north-east, 6 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

from 20:35 until dawnin Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 02:15. Best at 19:40: high up in the east, 6 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 02:15in 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 19:47, once the sky is dark.

  1. VegaLyra · low in the sky in the north-west
  2. AchernarEridanus · about a third of the way up in the south-east
  3. AltairAquila · about halfway up in the west
  4. FomalhautPiscis Austrinus · high up in the south
  5. DenebCygnus · about a third of the way up in the north-west
  6. ShaulaScorpius · low in the sky in the south-west

Questions about tonight

What is the bright star in the sky over Mbuji-Mayi tonight?

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the east and visible from 04:40 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Mbuji-Mayi?

Venus (from 04:40 until dawn), Mars (from 01:25 until dawn), Jupiter (from 01:25 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 Mbuji-Mayi tonight?

The Sun sets at 18:20. The brighter stars and planets come out by 18:42, and the sky is properly dark from about 19:07. Full astronomical darkness begins at 19:33.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a New Moon, 0% illuminated. Moonrise is at 06:35 and moonset at 18:32.

Calculated for Monday 9 November at 6.15°S, 23.60°E. Times are local to Mbuji-Mayi.

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