Planets Visible Tonight in Mountain Village, AK
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Mountain Village, 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 | 9:00 A.M. E |
2:42 P.M. 24° |
8:21 P.M. W |
6.2 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Venus | 9:53 A.M. E |
4:02 P.M. 28° |
10:13 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 9:33 A.M. E |
2:16 P.M. 17° |
7:01 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:09 P.M. NE |
10:49 P.M. 50° |
8:32 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 10:00 A.M. E |
3:58 P.M. 27° |
9:56 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:33 A.M. NE |
7:27 P.M. 47° |
4:24 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 9:52 A.M. E |
3:51 P.M. 27° |
9:50 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.