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Planets Visible Tonight in Port-Cartier, QC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Port-Cartier, QC on August 17, 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 | 4:16 A.M. NE |
11:52 A.M. 57° |
7:27 P.M. NW |
-1.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 9:43 A.M. E |
3:20 P.M. 34° |
8:55 P.M. W |
-4.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:51 A.M. NE |
9:02 A.M. 63° |
5:12 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 4:01 A.M. NE |
11:36 A.M. 58° |
7:11 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 9:19 P.M. E |
3:42 A.M. 43° |
10:00 A.M. W |
0.5 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 11:02 P.M. NE |
6:58 A.M. 61° |
2:51 P.M. NW |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 8:54 P.M. E |
3:02 A.M. 40° |
9:06 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.
