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Tuesday 10 November · China

The night sky over Zhanjiang tonight

The brightest “star” over Zhanjiang 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 16:48.

17:28Full dark

When to look

Planets tonight

Venus

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 03:13 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:23: low in the sky in the east, 2 fists above the horizon.

from 03:13 until dawnin Virgodazzling

Jupiter

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 23:08 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 02:48: high up in the east, 6 fists above the horizon.

from 23:08 until dawnin Leobrilliant

Saturn

Easy to see

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 01:28. Best at 18:03: high up in the south-east, 6 fists above the horizon.

after sunset until 01:28in Cetusan obvious bright point

Mars

Easy to see

Rises into view in the east around 23:08 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 02:38: high up in the east, 6 fists above the horizon.

from 23:08 until dawnin Leoan obvious bright point

Mercury

Low on the horizon

Rises into view in the east around 04:13 and stays until dawn washes it out. Best at 04:13: 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 04:13 until dawnin Virgomodest

Uranus

Needs binoculars

Look east as the sky darkens. Visible until 03:38. Best at 20:58: 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 03:38in Taurustoo faint for the naked eye

Neptune

Needs binoculars

Look south-east as the sky darkens. Visible until 00:18. Best at 17:38: 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 00:18in Piscestoo faint for the naked eye

Brightest stars this evening

Where to find them at 17:28, 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 Zhanjiang tonight?

It's most likely the planet Venus. It is low in the sky in the east and visible from 03:13 until dawn. Planets shine with a steady light, while stars twinkle.

Which planets are visible tonight in Zhanjiang?

Mercury (from 04:13 until dawn), Venus (from 03:13 until dawn), Mars (from 23:08 until dawn), Jupiter (from 23:08 until dawn) and Saturn (after sunset until 01:28). With binoculars or a telescope you can also find Uranus and Neptune.

What time does it get dark in Zhanjiang tonight?

The Sun sets at 15:58. The brighter stars and planets come out by 16:21, and the sky is properly dark from about 16:48. Full astronomical darkness begins at 17:14.

What phase is the Moon tonight?

The Moon is a Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated. Moonrise is at 06:24 and moonset at 16:28.

Calculated for Tuesday 10 November at 21.20°N, 110.38°E. Times are local to Zhanjiang.

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