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Planets Visible Tonight in Saint-Gabriel, QC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Saint-Gabriel, QC on August 16, 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 | 4:20 A.M. NE |
11:53 A.M. 59° |
7:25 P.M. NW |
-1.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 9:46 A.M. E |
3:25 P.M. 36° |
9:04 P.M. W |
-4.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:05 A.M. NE |
9:08 A.M. 65° |
5:10 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 4:15 A.M. NE |
11:44 A.M. 59° |
7:14 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 9:29 P.M. E |
3:51 A.M. 44° |
10:08 A.M. W |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 11:18 P.M. NE |
7:07 A.M. 62° |
2:53 P.M. NW |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 9:03 P.M. E |
3:11 A.M. 41° |
9:15 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.
