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Planets Visible Tonight in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ on October 16, 2026. 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 the Sky | Sets | Magnitude | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 8:31 A.M. SE |
1:37 P.M. 35° |
6:41 P.M. SW |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 7:35 A.M. SE |
12:39 P.M. 35° |
5:43 P.M. SW |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:37 A.M. NE |
7:33 A.M. 74° |
2:29 P.M. NW |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:35 A.M. E |
8:18 A.M. 70° |
3:01 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 5:13 P.M. E |
11:19 P.M. 57° |
5:29 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 7:47 P.M. NE |
2:53 A.M. 76° |
9:55 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 4:47 P.M. E |
10:48 P.M. 55° |
4:53 A.M. W |
7.8 | 🔭 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.
