Planets Visible Tonight in Meadville, PA
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Meadville, PA on 2026-03-09. 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 Sky | Sets | Magnitude | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 7:18 A.M. E |
1:09 P.M. 45° |
6:59 P.M. W |
6.2 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Venus | 8:23 A.M. E |
2:28 P.M. 48° |
8:33 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 7:17 A.M. E |
12:42 P.M. 37° |
6:08 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:45 P.M. NE |
9:15 P.M. 71° |
4:50 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 8:25 A.M. E |
2:24 P.M. 47° |
8:24 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:37 A.M. NE |
5:53 P.M. 67° |
1:13 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 8:18 A.M. E |
2:18 P.M. 47° |
8:18 P.M. W |
8.0 | 🔭 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.