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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SE
CanopusCarina · low in the sky in the south-east
SSE
AchernarEridanus · high up in the south-east
WNW
AltairAquila · about a third of the way up in the north-west
WNW
FomalhautPiscis Austrinus · almost straight overhead in the west
WSW
ShaulaScorpius · low in the sky in the south-west
SSE
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.