Tuesday 10 November · Australia

The night sky over Perth tonight

The brightest “star” over Perth tonight is not a star at all: it's Jupiter, about a third of the way up in the north-east before dawn. You can also see Venus, Mars and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 7:47 pm.

8:27 pmFull dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the east around 4:04 am and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 4:44 am: low in the sky in the east, one fist above the horizon. It stays low, so you need an open view with no buildings or trees in the way.

from 4:04 am until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 1:44 am and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 4:19 am: about a third of the way up in the north-east, 3 fists above the horizon.

from 1:44 am until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look north-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 2:59 am. Best at 8:49 pm: high up in the north, 6 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 2:59 amin Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the north-east around 1:54 am and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 3:54 am: about a third of the way up in the north-east, 3 fists above the horizon.

from 1:54 am until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Rises into view in the north-east around 9:24 pm and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 1:04 am: about a third of the way up in the north, 4 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

from 9:24 pm until dawnin Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look north-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 1:54 am. Best at 8:24 pm: high up in the north, 6 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 1:54 amin Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Mercury

Not visible

Too close to the Sun to see right now. It is lost in the glare, 12° from the Sun.

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 8:27 pm, once the sky is dark.

  1. CanopusCarina · low in the sky in the south-east
  2. AchernarEridanus · high up in the south-east
  3. AltairAquila · about a third of the way up in the north-west
  4. FomalhautPiscis Austrinus · almost straight overhead in the west
  5. ShaulaScorpius · low in the sky in the south-west
  6. MiaplacidusCarina · low in the sky in the south

Questions about tonight

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

It's most likely the planet Jupiter. It is about a third of the way up in the north-east and visible from 1:44 am until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Perth?

Venus (from 4:04 am until dawn), Mars (from 1:54 am until dawn), Jupiter (from 1:44 am until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 2:59 am). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Perth tonight?

The Sun sets at 6:49 pm. The brighter stars and planets come out by 7:15 pm, and the sky is properly dark from about 7:47 pm. Full astronomical darkness begins at 8:20 pm.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated. Moonrise is at 6:01 am and moonset at 8:00 pm.

Calculated for Tuesday 10 November at 31.95°S, 115.84°E. Times are local to Perth.

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