Monday 9 November · Russia

The night sky over Murmansk tonight

The brightest “star” over Murmansk tonight is not a star at all: it's Jupiter, about a third of the way up in the south before dawn. You can also see Venus, Mars and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 17:48.

18:28Nearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the south-east around 07:42 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 08:22: 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.

from 07:42 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the north-east around 23:37 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:22: about a third of the way up in the south, 3 fists above the horizon.

from 23:37 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:12. Best at 22:07: about a third of the way up in the south, 2 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 03:12in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the north-east around 23:37 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:32: about a third of the way up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon.

from 23:37 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Rises into view in the east around 18:52 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 01:42: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

from 18:52 until dawnin Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

In view from 18:57 to 00:27. Best at 21:42: low in the sky in the south, 2 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

18:57 to 00:27in 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 18:28, once the sky is dark.

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

Questions about tonight

What is the bright star in the sky over Murmansk tonight?

It's most likely the planet Jupiter. It is about a third of the way up in the south and visible from 23:37 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Murmansk?

Venus (from 07:42 until dawn), Mars (from 23:37 until dawn), Jupiter (from 23:37 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:12). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Murmansk tonight?

The Sun sets at 15:17. The brighter stars and planets come out by 16:34, and the sky is properly dark from about 17:48. Full astronomical darkness begins at 18:55.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a New Moon, 0% illuminated. It doesn't rise tonight.

Calculated for Monday 9 November at 68.97°N, 33.10°E. Times are local to Murmansk.

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