The brightest “star” over Minsk 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 18:42.
Rises into view in the south-east around 06:41 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:46: 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 south-east around 07:51 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:51: 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 06:41. Best at 01:06: 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 02:11. Best at 22:01: 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 19:22, once the sky is dark.
W
VegaLyra · high up in the west
NE
CapellaAuriga · about a third of the way up in the north-east
SSW
AltairAquila · about halfway up in the south-west
SW
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 halfway up in the north-east
Questions about tonight
What is the bright star in the sky over Minsk tonight?
It's most likely the planet Jupiter. It is about halfway up in the south and visible from 00:56 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.
Which planets are visible tonight in Minsk?
Mercury (from 07:51 until dawn), Venus (from 06:41 until dawn), Mars (from 00:51 until dawn), Jupiter (from 00:56 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:51). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.
What time does it get dark in Minsk tonight?
The Sun sets at 17:21. The brighter stars and planets come out by 17:59, and the sky is properly dark from about 18:42. Full astronomical darkness begins at 19:23.
What phase is the Moon tonight?
The Moon is a New Moon, 0% illuminated. Moonrise is at 10:14 and moonset at 16:40.
Calculated for Monday 9 November at 53.90°N, 27.57°E. Times are local to Minsk.