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Tuesday 10 November · China

The night sky over Shenzhen tonight

The brightest “star” over Shenzhen tonight is not a star at all: it's Venus, low in the sky in the east before dawn. You can also see Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 18:31.

19:11Full dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 04:56 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 06:06: low in the sky in the east, 2 fists above the horizon.

from 04:56 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:51 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:36: high up in the east, 6 fists above the horizon.

from 00:51 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:11. Best at 19:51: high up in the south-east, 6 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 03:11in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 00:51 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:26: high up in the east, 6 fists above the horizon.

from 00:51 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Mercury

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the east around 05:56 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 05:56: 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 05:56 until dawnin Virgomodest

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 05:26. Best at 22:46: high up in the 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 02:06. Best at 19:26: 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 02:06in Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 19:11, once the sky is dark.

  1. VegaLyra · about halfway up in the north-west
  2. AltairAquila · about halfway up in the west
  3. FomalhautPiscis Austrinus · about a third of the way up in the south
  4. DenebCygnus · high up in the north-west
  5. AlnairGrus · low in the sky in the south
  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 Shenzhen tonight?

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the east and visible from 04:56 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Shenzhen?

Mercury (from 05:56 until dawn), Venus (from 04:56 until dawn), Mars (from 00:51 until dawn), Jupiter (from 00:51 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 03:11). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Shenzhen tonight?

The Sun sets at 17:41. The brighter stars and planets come out by 18:05, and the sky is properly dark from about 18:31. Full astronomical darkness begins at 18:58.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated. Moonrise is at 08:12 and moonset at 18:09.

Calculated for Tuesday 10 November at 22.55°N, 114.12°E. Times are local to Shenzhen.

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