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Planets Visible Tonight in , FL
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , FL on October 17, 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 | 7:14 A.M. E |
1:16 P.M. 69° |
7:18 P.M. W |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 6:14 A.M. E |
12:15 P.M. 70° |
6:16 P.M. W |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:10 A.M. E |
7:12 A.M. 71° |
1:14 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:55 A.M. E |
7:56 A.M. 75° |
1:58 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:55 P.M. E |
10:56 P.M. 88° |
5:02 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 8:25 P.M. E |
2:31 A.M. 69° |
8:32 A.M. W |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 4:24 P.M. E |
10:25 P.M. 89° |
4:31 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.
