Which Planets Are Visible Today?

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Today, Venus and Saturn are prominently visible in the western sky, positioned 20-30 degrees above the horizon at sunset. Jupiter can also be observed, but it is located low on the southeastern horizon. The visibility of these planets is contingent upon clear weather conditions and the time of observation. This information is crucial for amateur astronomers and enthusiasts planning to view celestial events.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of celestial navigation
  • Familiarity with astronomical terms such as "horizon" and "degrees above horizon"
  • Knowledge of sunset times and their impact on visibility
  • Access to astronomy tools or websites like Weather Underground
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the best times for planet visibility using astronomy apps
  • Learn about the phases of Venus and their visibility patterns
  • Explore the impact of atmospheric conditions on celestial observations
  • Investigate the use of telescopes for enhanced viewing of planets
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Astronomy enthusiasts, educators teaching celestial navigation, and anyone interested in observing planetary alignments and visibility in the night sky.

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Are there any planets visible this time of day, today?
 
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Venus and Saturn are sitting right next to each other 20-30 degrees up in the west - you can't miss them unless you think you are about to get run over by an airplane. Jupiter is low on the southeastern horizon.
 
Russ wanted to say, 20 -30 deg up AT SUNSET, but didn't so I added it. :biggrin:
 
Ehh, I figured we were well enough constrained by the time-stamp on his post (and my suspicion that he does not live in New Zealand), but yeah, that's what I meant...
 

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