Monday 9 November · Argentina

The night sky over Ushuaia tonight

The brightest star over Ushuaia this evening is Sirius, low in the sky in the east. You can also see Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. It's dark enough for stars from about 22:54.

23:34Nearly dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the east around 04:52 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:52: 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 04:52 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the north-east around 04:02 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:12: very low, just above the horizon in the north-east, one fist above the horizon. It stays low, so you need an open view with no buildings or trees in the way.

from 04:02 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look north as the sky darkens. Visible until 04:02. Best at 23:47: about a third of the way up in the north, 3 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 04:02in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the north-east around 04:22 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:22: very low, just above the horizon in the north-east, one fist above the horizon. It stays low, so you need an open view with no buildings or trees in the way.

from 04:22 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Neptune

Needs binoculars

In view from 23:47 to 02:37. Best at 23:52: about a third of the way up in the north-west, 3 fists above the horizon. You'll need binoculars or a small telescope and a dark sky.

23:47 to 02:37in 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.

Uranus

Not visible

Above the horizon only while the sky is bright, so it can't be picked out tonight.

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 23:34, once the sky is dark.

  1. SiriusCanis Major · low in the sky in the east
  2. CanopusCarina · about halfway up in the south-east
  3. Rigil KentaurusCentaurus · about a third of the way up in the south
  4. RigelOrion · about a third of the way up in the east
  5. AchernarEridanus · almost straight overhead in the south-east
  6. HadarCentaurus · about a third of the way up in the south

Questions about tonight

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

The brightest star this evening is Sirius in Canis Major, low in the sky in the east.

Which planets are visible tonight in Ushuaia?

Venus (from 04:52 until dawn), Mars (from 04:22 until dawn), Jupiter (from 04:02 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 04:02). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Ushuaia tonight?

The Sun sets at 21:07. The brighter stars and planets come out by 21:51, and the sky is properly dark from about 22:54. Full astronomical darkness begins at 01:00.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated. Moonrise is at 05:16 and moonset at 22:24.

Calculated for Monday 9 November at 54.79°S, 68.31°W. Times are local to Ushuaia.

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