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Planets Visible Tonight in , NJ
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , NJ on September 30, 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 | 7:10 A.M. E |
1:12 P.M. 76° |
7:15 P.M. W |
0.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 7:35 A.M. E |
1:37 P.M. 69° |
7:38 P.M. W |
-4.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:37 A.M. E |
7:39 A.M. 69° |
1:41 P.M. W |
1.1 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:50 A.M. E |
8:52 A.M. 74° |
2:53 P.M. W |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 6:07 P.M. E |
12:12 A.M. 87° |
6:13 A.M. W |
0.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 9:34 P.M. E |
3:39 A.M. 68° |
9:40 A.M. W |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 5:33 P.M. E |
11:34 P.M. 89° |
5:39 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.
