Planets Visible Tonight in Gardner, MA
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Gardner, MA on 2026-03-09. 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 Sky | Sets | Magnitude | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 6:45 A.M. E |
12:37 P.M. 44° |
6:27 P.M. W |
6.2 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Venus | 7:50 A.M. E |
1:55 P.M. 47° |
8:01 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 6:46 A.M. E |
12:10 P.M. 36° |
5:34 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:09 P.M. NE |
8:43 P.M. 70° |
4:21 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:53 A.M. E |
1:52 P.M. 46° |
7:51 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:02 A.M. NE |
5:21 P.M. 66° |
12:43 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:46 A.M. E |
1:45 P.M. 46° |
7:45 P.M. W |
8.0 | 🔭 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.