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Planets Visible Tonight in , NC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , NC on April 14, 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 | 12:27 A.M. E |
6:30 A.M. 87° |
12:33 P.M. W |
0.1 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 3:30 A.M. E |
9:32 A.M. 72° |
3:35 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:42 A.M. E |
6:44 A.M. 89° |
12:46 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 7:40 A.M. NE |
1:42 P.M. 67° |
7:47 P.M. W |
-2.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 12:58 A.M. E |
6:59 A.M. 89° |
1:01 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 4:16 A.M. E |
10:18 A.M. 70° |
4:19 P.M. W |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 12:40 A.M. E |
6:41 A.M. 89° |
12:43 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.