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Planets Visible Tonight in Winston-Salem, NC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Winston-Salem, 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 | 7:54 A.M. NE |
3:08 P.M. 76° |
10:22 P.M. NW |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 8:58 A.M. NE |
4:08 P.M. 75° |
11:17 P.M. NW |
-3.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 4:01 A.M. NE |
10:57 A.M. 71° |
5:54 P.M. W |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 8:30 A.M. NE |
3:38 P.M. 75° |
10:46 P.M. NW |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 2:24 A.M. E |
8:35 A.M. 57° |
2:46 P.M. W |
0.8 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 4:39 A.M. NE |
11:45 A.M. 74° |
6:51 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 1:57 A.M. E |
8:00 A.M. 54° |
2:03 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.