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Monday 9 November · Czech Republic

The night sky over Prague tonight

The brightest “star” over Prague 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 17:39.

18:19Nearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 05:21 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:31: low in the sky in the south-east, one fist above the horizon.

from 05:21 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 23:56 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:01: about halfway up in the south, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 23:56 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 02:46. Best at 21:21: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 02:46in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 23:51 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:31: about halfway up in the south-east, 5 fists above the horizon.

from 23:51 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Mercury

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the south-east around 06:31 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:31: 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 06:31 until dawnin Virgomodest

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 05:26. Best at 23:21: 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 05:26in Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look south-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 01:16. Best at 20:56: about halfway up in the south, 4 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 01:16in Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 18:19, once the sky is dark.

  1. VegaLyra · high up in the west
  2. CapellaAuriga · low in the sky 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 a third of the way up in the north-east

Questions about tonight

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

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the south-east and visible from 05:21 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Prague?

Mercury (from 06:31 until dawn), Venus (from 05:21 until dawn), Mars (from 23:51 until dawn), Jupiter (from 23:56 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 02:46). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Prague tonight?

The Sun sets at 16:26. The brighter stars and planets come out by 17:01, and the sky is properly dark from about 17:39. Full astronomical darkness begins at 18:17.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a New Moon, 0% illuminated. Moonrise is at 08:44 and moonset at 15:54.

Calculated for Monday 9 November at 50.08°N, 14.47°E. Times are local to Prague.

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