The brightest “star” over Montevideo 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 20:23.
Rises into view in the east around 04:32 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:07: low in the sky 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.
Rises into view in the east around 02:22 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:42: about a third of the way up in the north-east, 3 fists above the horizon.
Rises into view in the north-east around 02:27 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:12: about a third of the way up in the north-east, 2 fists above the horizon.
Rises into view in the north-east around 22:07 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 01:37: 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.
Look north as the sky darkens. Visible until 02:22. Best at 21:12: high up in the north, 6 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.
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 21:03, once the sky is dark.
SE
CanopusCarina · low in the sky in the south-east
SSW
Rigil KentaurusCentaurus · low in the sky in the south
SSE
AchernarEridanus · high up in the south-east
WNW
AltairAquila · low in the sky in the north-west
WNW
FomalhautPiscis Austrinus · almost straight overhead in the north-west
SSW
TolimanCentaurus · low in the sky in the south
Questions about tonight
What is the bright star in the sky over Montevideo tonight?
It's most likely the planet Jupiter. It is about a third of the way up in the north-east and visible from 02:22 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.
Which planets are visible tonight in Montevideo?
Venus (from 04:32 until dawn), Mars (from 02:27 until dawn), Jupiter (from 02:22 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:27). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.
What time does it get dark in Montevideo tonight?
The Sun sets at 19:22. The brighter stars and planets come out by 19:49, and the sky is properly dark from about 20:23. Full astronomical darkness begins at 20:58.
What phase is the Moon tonight?
The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated. Moonrise is at 05:58 and moonset at 20:05.
Calculated for Monday 9 November at 34.86°S, 56.17°W. Times are local to Montevideo.