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Planets Visible Tonight in , MS
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , MS on May 15, 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 | 1:57 A.M. E |
8:01 A.M. 70° |
2:04 P.M. W |
-2.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 4:06 A.M. NE |
10:08 A.M. 65° |
4:11 P.M. NW |
-3.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:08 A.M. E |
6:10 A.M. 80° |
12:12 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 5:57 A.M. NE |
11:58 A.M. 67° |
6:00 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 11:09 P.M. E |
5:10 A.M. 87° |
11:12 A.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 2:22 A.M. E |
8:23 A.M. 69° |
2:25 P.M. W |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 10:42 P.M. E |
4:43 A.M. 89° |
10:45 A.M. W |
7.9 | 🔭 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.