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Monday 9 November · Brazil

The night sky over Natal tonight

The brightest “star” over Natal 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 18:02.

18:42Full dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 03:35 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:30: low in the sky in the east, 2 fists above the horizon.

from 03:35 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:20 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:00: high up in the north-east, 6 fists above the horizon.

from 00:20 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 02:15. Best at 18:25: high up in the east, 6 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 02:15in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:20 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 03:50: about halfway up in the north-east, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 00:20 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Rises into view in the north-east around 19:30 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 22:45: high up in the north-east, 6 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

from 19:30 until dawnin Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 01:10. Best at 18:35: 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 01:10in 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 18:42, 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 Natal tonight?

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the east and visible from 03:35 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Natal?

Venus (from 03:35 until dawn), Mars (from 00:20 until dawn), Jupiter (from 00:20 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 02:15). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Natal tonight?

The Sun sets at 17:15. The brighter stars and planets come out by 17:37, and the sky is properly dark from about 18:02. Full astronomical darkness begins at 18:28.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated. Moonrise is at 05:39 and moonset at 17:35.

Calculated for Monday 9 November at 5.78°S, 35.24°W. Times are local to Natal.

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