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Planets Visible Tonight in , MN
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , MN on October 26, 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 | 6:49 A.M. E |
12:50 P.M. 69° |
6:51 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 5:20 A.M. E |
11:21 A.M. 73° |
5:22 P.M. W |
-3.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:54 A.M. E |
6:56 A.M. 72° |
12:58 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:24 A.M. E |
7:26 A.M. 75° |
1:27 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:17 P.M. E |
10:18 P.M. 88° |
4:24 A.M. W |
0.5 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 7:49 P.M. E |
1:54 A.M. 69° |
7:55 A.M. W |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 3:48 P.M. E |
9:49 P.M. 89° |
3:54 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.
