Tuesday 10 November · Australia

The night sky over Queenstown tonight

The brightest “star” over Queenstown tonight is not a star at all: it's Jupiter, low in the sky in the north-east before dawn. You can also see Venus, Mars and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 9:21 pm.

10:01 pmNearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the east around 4:56 am and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 5:16 am: very low, just above the horizon 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 4:56 am until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the north-east around 3:06 am and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 4:51 am: low in the sky in the north-east, 2 fists above the horizon.

from 3:06 am until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look north-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 3:56 am. Best at 10:36 pm: about halfway up in the north, 5 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 3:56 amin Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the north-east around 3:16 am and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 4:16 am: low in the sky in the north-east, 2 fists above the horizon.

from 3:16 am until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Rises into view in the north-east around 11:11 pm and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 2:06 am: about a third of the way up in the north, 3 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

from 11:11 pm until dawnin Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look north as the sky darkens. Visible until 2:46 am. Best at 10:11 pm: about halfway up in the north, 5 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

after sunset until 2:46 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 10:01 pm, once the sky is dark.

  1. CanopusCarina · about a third of the way up in the south-east
  2. Rigil KentaurusCentaurus · low in the sky in the south
  3. RigelOrion · low in the sky in the east
  4. AchernarEridanus · high up in the south-east
  5. HadarCentaurus · low in the sky in the south
  6. AltairAquila · low in the sky in the north-west

Questions about tonight

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

It's most likely the planet Jupiter. It is low in the sky in the north-east and visible from 3:06 am until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Queenstown?

Venus (from 4:56 am until dawn), Mars (from 3:16 am until dawn), Jupiter (from 3:06 am until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 3:56 am). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Queenstown tonight?

The Sun sets at 8:11 pm. The brighter stars and planets come out by 8:42 pm, and the sky is properly dark from about 9:21 pm. Full astronomical darkness begins at 10:04 pm.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated. Moonrise is at 6:24 am and moonset at 9:30 pm.

Calculated for Tuesday 10 November at 42.08°S, 145.55°E. Times are local to Queenstown.

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