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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 November 6, 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 | 6:29 A.M. E |
11:46 A.M. 39° |
5:05 P.M. W |
6.0 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Venus | 5:17 A.M. E |
10:41 A.M. 41° |
4:06 P.M. W |
-4.1 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:04 A.M. E |
6:55 A.M. 69° |
1:46 P.M. W |
0.8 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:24 A.M. E |
7:08 A.M. 67° |
1:51 P.M. W |
-1.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 3:48 P.M. E |
9:53 P.M. 55° |
4:02 A.M. W |
0.5 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 6:19 P.M. NE |
1:29 A.M. 74° |
8:36 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 3:25 P.M. E |
9:25 P.M. 53° |
3:30 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.
