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Planets Visible Tonight in Saint-Jacques, QC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Saint-Jacques, QC on October 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 | 9:37 A.M. SE |
2:10 P.M. 23° |
6:43 P.M. SW |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 8:33 A.M. SE |
1:08 P.M. 24° |
5:43 P.M. SW |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:40 A.M. NE |
8:06 A.M. 62° |
3:31 P.M. NW |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:44 A.M. NE |
8:50 A.M. 58° |
3:55 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 5:41 P.M. E |
11:50 P.M. 45° |
6:03 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 7:44 P.M. NE |
3:24 A.M. 65° |
11:00 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 5:18 P.M. E |
11:19 P.M. 43° |
5:24 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.
