Planets Visible Tonight in Palmer, AK
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Palmer, AK on 2026-03-15. 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 | 7:44 A.M. E |
1:04 P.M. 22° |
6:24 P.M. W |
2.5 | ● Medium |
| Venus | 8:36 A.M. E |
3:07 P.M. 32° |
9:41 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 8:13 A.M. E |
1:12 P.M. 19° |
6:12 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 11:54 A.M. NE |
9:27 P.M. 51° |
7:04 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 8:39 A.M. E |
2:39 P.M. 27° |
8:39 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 9:16 A.M. NE |
6:05 P.M. 47° |
2:59 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 8:31 A.M. E |
2:30 P.M. 27° |
8:30 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.