Planets Visible Tonight in South Portland, ME
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in South Portland, ME on 2026-03-11. 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 | 3:28 A.M. E |
9:15 A.M. 42° |
3:01 P.M. W |
4.1 | ⚠ Faint |
| Venus | 4:41 A.M. E |
10:49 A.M. 47° |
4:59 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 3:36 A.M. E |
9:01 A.M. 36° |
2:26 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 9:50 A.M. NE |
5:28 P.M. 69° |
1:10 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:38 A.M. E |
10:38 A.M. 45° |
4:37 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 6:44 A.M. NE |
2:06 P.M. 65° |
9:28 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 4:31 A.M. E |
10:31 A.M. 45° |
4:31 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.