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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WSW
VegaLyra · high up in the south-west
NE
CapellaAuriga · about a third of the way up in the north-east
SSW
AltairAquila · about a third of the way up in the south-west
SSW
DenebCygnus · high up in the south
NE
ElnathTaurus · low in the sky in the north-east
NW
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.