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Planets Visible Tonight in , DE
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , DE 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 | 7:15 A.M. E |
1:17 P.M. 69° |
7:19 P.M. W |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 6:20 A.M. E |
12:21 P.M. 69° |
6:22 P.M. W |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:11 A.M. E |
7:13 A.M. 71° |
1:15 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:58 A.M. E |
7:59 A.M. 75° |
2:01 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:59 P.M. E |
11:00 P.M. 88° |
5:06 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 8:29 P.M. E |
2:35 A.M. 69° |
8:36 A.M. W |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 4:28 P.M. E |
10:29 P.M. 89° |
4:35 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.
