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Planets Visible Tonight in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Lexington-Fayette, KY on August 18, 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 | 6:06 A.M. NE |
1:07 P.M. 69° |
8:07 P.M. W |
-1.5 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 10:46 A.M. E |
4:29 P.M. 45° |
10:12 P.M. W |
-4.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 2:47 A.M. NE |
10:11 A.M. 75° |
5:34 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 5:42 A.M. NE |
12:43 P.M. 69° |
7:45 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 10:32 P.M. E |
4:48 A.M. 55° |
11:00 A.M. W |
0.5 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 12:52 A.M. NE |
8:05 A.M. 73° |
3:17 P.M. NW |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 10:01 P.M. E |
4:08 A.M. 52° |
10:11 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.
