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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 October 13, 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 | 9:57 A.M. SE |
2:57 P.M. 32° |
7:56 P.M. SW |
0.1 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 9:21 A.M. SE |
2:14 P.M. 31° |
7:07 P.M. SW |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:50 A.M. NE |
8:56 A.M. 71° |
4:02 P.M. NW |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:56 A.M. E |
9:47 A.M. 66° |
4:37 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 6:43 P.M. E |
12:54 A.M. 53° |
7:01 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 9:08 P.M. NE |
4:24 A.M. 72° |
11:36 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 6:17 P.M. E |
12:22 A.M. 51° |
6:23 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.
