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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 November 6, 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 | 6:48 A.M. E |
12:03 P.M. 37° |
5:19 P.M. W |
6.0 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Venus | 5:36 A.M. E |
10:58 A.M. 39° |
4:20 P.M. W |
-4.1 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:18 A.M. E |
7:12 A.M. 67° |
2:06 P.M. W |
0.8 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:38 A.M. E |
7:25 A.M. 65° |
2:11 P.M. W |
-1.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:04 P.M. E |
10:09 P.M. 53° |
4:19 A.M. W |
0.5 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 6:30 P.M. NE |
1:46 A.M. 72° |
8:57 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 3:42 P.M. E |
9:42 P.M. 51° |
3:46 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.
