Planets Visible Tonight in Rochester, MN
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Rochester, MN on 2026-02-27. 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 | 7:05 A.M. E |
1:06 P.M. 45° |
7:08 P.M. W |
1.7 | ✓ Bright |
| Venus | 7:26 A.M. E |
1:11 P.M. 41° |
6:57 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 6:31 A.M. E |
11:41 A.M. 32° |
4:52 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:06 P.M. NE |
8:45 P.M. 68° |
4:28 A.M. NW |
-2.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:51 A.M. E |
1:48 P.M. 44° |
7:46 P.M. W |
1.1 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 9:58 A.M. NE |
5:21 P.M. 65° |
12:47 A.M. NW |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:46 A.M. E |
1:45 P.M. 45° |
7:44 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.