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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 October 13, 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 | 9:36 A.M. SE |
2:40 P.M. 34° |
7:43 P.M. SW |
0.1 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 8:59 A.M. SE |
1:57 P.M. 33° |
6:55 P.M. SW |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:37 A.M. NE |
8:39 A.M. 73° |
3:40 P.M. NW |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:43 A.M. E |
9:30 A.M. 68° |
4:16 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 6:26 P.M. E |
12:37 A.M. 55° |
6:44 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 8:56 P.M. NE |
4:07 A.M. 74° |
11:14 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 6:01 P.M. E |
12:06 A.M. 53° |
6:07 A.M. W |
7.8 | 🔭 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.
