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Planets Visible Tonight in Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Dover-Foxcroft, ME on April 17, 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 | 3:12 A.M. E |
9:11 A.M. 43° |
3:11 P.M. W |
0.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 4:50 A.M. NE |
12:12 P.M. 63° |
7:36 P.M. NW |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 3:09 A.M. E |
9:18 A.M. 46° |
3:27 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 8:25 A.M. NE |
4:08 P.M. 67° |
11:50 P.M. NW |
-2.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 3:19 A.M. E |
9:25 A.M. 45° |
3:32 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 5:15 A.M. NE |
12:43 P.M. 64° |
8:11 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 3:04 A.M. E |
9:06 A.M. 44° |
3:08 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.