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Tuesday 10 November · Kazakhstan

The night sky over Pavlodar tonight

The brightest “star” over Pavlodar tonight is not a star at all: it's Venus, low in the sky in the south-east before dawn. You can also see Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 17:25.

18:05Nearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the south-east around 05:12 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:22: low in the sky in the south-east, one fist above the horizon.

from 05:12 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 23:37 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:52: about halfway up in the south, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 23:37 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 02:32. Best at 21:07: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 02:32in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 23:37 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:22: about halfway up in the south, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 23:37 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Mercury

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the south-east around 06:17 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:17: 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 06:17 until dawnin Virgomodest

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 05:22. Best at 23:22: high up in the south-east, 6 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 05:22in Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look south-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 00:57. Best at 20:42: about a third of the way up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 00:57in Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 18:05, once the sky is dark.

  1. VegaLyra · high up in the west
  2. CapellaAuriga · about a third of the way up in the north-east
  3. AltairAquila · about halfway up in the south-west
  4. DenebCygnus · almost straight overhead in the south-west
  5. AliothUrsa Major · about a third of the way up in the north-west
  6. MirfakPerseus · about halfway up in the north-east

Questions about tonight

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

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the south-east and visible from 05:12 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Pavlodar?

Mercury (from 06:17 until dawn), Venus (from 05:12 until dawn), Mars (from 23:37 until dawn), Jupiter (from 23:37 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 02:32). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Pavlodar tonight?

The Sun sets at 16:07. The brighter stars and planets come out by 16:44, and the sky is properly dark from about 17:25. Full astronomical darkness begins at 18:05.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated. Moonrise is at 09:45 and moonset at 15:54.

Calculated for Tuesday 10 November at 52.30°N, 76.95°E. Times are local to Pavlodar.

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