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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 August 18, 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 | 5:03 A.M. NE |
12:23 P.M. 61° |
7:43 P.M. NW |
-1.5 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 10:08 A.M. E |
3:46 P.M. 37° |
9:22 P.M. W |
-4.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:36 A.M. NE |
9:27 A.M. 67° |
5:19 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 4:39 A.M. NE |
12:00 P.M. 62° |
7:21 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 9:45 P.M. E |
4:04 A.M. 47° |
10:20 A.M. W |
0.5 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 11:41 P.M. NE |
7:21 A.M. 65° |
2:58 P.M. NW |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 9:17 P.M. E |
3:24 A.M. 44° |
9:28 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.
