Planets Visible Tonight in Kenai, AK
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Kenai, AK on 2026-03-12. 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 | 7:59 A.M. E |
1:31 P.M. 24° |
7:01 P.M. W |
3.6 | ⚠ Faint |
| Venus | 8:55 A.M. E |
3:14 P.M. 31° |
9:35 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 8:29 A.M. E |
1:24 P.M. 19° |
6:19 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:27 P.M. NE |
9:47 P.M. 52° |
7:12 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 8:59 A.M. E |
2:58 P.M. 28° |
8:57 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 9:44 A.M. NE |
6:25 P.M. 49° |
3:10 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 8:51 A.M. E |
2:50 P.M. 28° |
8:50 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.