Monday 9 November · Greenland

The night sky over Nuuk tonight

The brightest “star” over Nuuk tonight is not a star at all: it's Jupiter, about halfway up in the south before dawn. You can also see Venus, Mars and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 18:39.

19:19Nearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the south-east around 07:38 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 08:38: 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 07:38 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the north-east around 00:43 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:53: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon.

from 00:43 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:58. Best at 22:48: about a third of the way up in the south, 3 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 03:58in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the north-east around 00:38 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 07:08: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon.

from 00:38 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Rises into view in the east around 19:48 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 02:18: about halfway up in the south, 5 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

from 19:48 until dawnin Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look south-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 01:43. Best at 22:18: about a third of the way up in the south, 3 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 01:43in 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 19:19, once the sky is dark.

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

Questions about tonight

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

It's most likely the planet Jupiter. It is about halfway up in the south and visible from 00:43 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Nuuk?

Venus (from 07:38 until dawn), Mars (from 00:38 until dawn), Jupiter (from 00:43 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:58). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Nuuk tonight?

The Sun sets at 16:43. The brighter stars and planets come out by 17:40, and the sky is properly dark from about 18:39. Full astronomical darkness begins at 19:35.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated. It doesn't rise tonight and moonset at 15:14.

Calculated for Monday 9 November at 64.20°N, 51.73°W. Times are local to Nuuk.

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