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Planets Visible Tonight in Fuquay-Varina, NC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Fuquay-Varina, NC on June 16, 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 | 7:49 A.M. NE |
3:03 P.M. 77° |
10:15 P.M. NW |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 8:54 A.M. NE |
4:02 P.M. 75° |
11:10 P.M. NW |
-3.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 3:56 A.M. NE |
10:51 A.M. 72° |
5:47 P.M. W |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 8:26 A.M. NE |
3:32 P.M. 75° |
10:39 P.M. NW |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 2:18 A.M. E |
8:29 A.M. 57° |
2:40 P.M. W |
0.8 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 4:35 A.M. NE |
11:39 A.M. 75° |
6:44 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 1:51 A.M. E |
7:54 A.M. 54° |
1:57 P.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.