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Planets Visible Tonight in , KY
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , KY on November 9, 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 | 5:04 A.M. E |
11:05 A.M. 77° |
5:05 P.M. W |
2.6 | ● Medium |
| Venus | 4:06 A.M. E |
10:08 A.M. 78° |
4:09 P.M. W |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:27 A.M. E |
6:29 A.M. 74° |
12:31 P.M. W |
0.8 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:36 A.M. E |
6:37 A.M. 76° |
12:39 P.M. W |
-1.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 3:19 P.M. E |
9:20 P.M. 88° |
3:26 A.M. W |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 6:51 P.M. E |
12:57 A.M. 69° |
6:58 A.M. W |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 2:52 P.M. E |
8:53 P.M. 89° |
2:58 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.
