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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 October 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 | 7:17 A.M. SE |
11:53 A.M. 24° |
4:28 P.M. SW |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 6:14 A.M. SE |
10:51 A.M. 24° |
3:28 P.M. SW |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 10:24 P.M. NE |
5:48 A.M. 63° |
1:11 P.M. NW |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 11:26 P.M. E |
6:32 A.M. 59° |
1:36 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 3:24 P.M. E |
9:32 P.M. 46° |
3:45 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 5:29 P.M. NE |
1:07 A.M. 65° |
8:40 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 3:01 P.M. E |
9:01 P.M. 44° |
3:06 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.
