Planets Visible Tonight in Butte, AK
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Butte, AK on 2026-03-09. This chart shows when each planet rises, when it’s highest in the sky, when it sets, and how bright it appears from Earth — so you can decide the best time to look. Visibility also depends on weather conditions and how clear your local sky is.
| Planet | Rises | Highest In Sky | Sets | Magnitude | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 8:01 A.M. E |
1:43 P.M. 25° |
7:23 P.M. W |
6.2 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Venus | 8:55 A.M. E |
3:03 P.M. 29° |
9:14 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 8:32 A.M. E |
1:18 P.M. 18° |
6:04 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:18 P.M. NE |
9:50 P.M. 51° |
7:26 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 9:02 A.M. E |
2:59 P.M. 27° |
8:57 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 9:39 A.M. NE |
6:28 P.M. 48° |
3:21 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 8:54 A.M. E |
2:53 P.M. 27° |
8:52 P.M. W |
8.0 | 🔭 Telescope recommended |
- Rises – When the planet first appears above your horizon.
- Highest in the Sky – When it reaches its highest point overhead (usually the best time to view).
- Sets – When it drops below the horizon.
- Magnitude – A number showing how bright the planet appears from Earth (lower numbers mean brighter and easier to see).
- Brightness – A simple rating that tells you how easy the planet may be to spot.
For the best view, look when a planet is high in the sky and the Sun has fully set.
All times shown are local time for the selected location.