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Planets Visible Tonight in , NJ
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , NJ on July 22, 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 | 1:07 A.M. E |
7:08 A.M. 71° |
1:09 P.M. W |
2.1 | ✓ Bright |
| Venus | 4:59 A.M. E |
11:01 A.M. 83° |
5:03 P.M. W |
-4.1 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 10:59 P.M. NE |
5:01 A.M. 67° |
11:03 A.M. W |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:27 A.M. E |
8:28 A.M. 70° |
2:30 P.M. W |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 6:53 P.M. E |
12:58 A.M. 86° |
7:00 A.M. W |
0.7 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:09 P.M. E |
4:11 A.M. 69° |
10:12 A.M. W |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 6:13 P.M. E |
12:18 A.M. 89° |
6:20 A.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.
