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Planets Visible Tonight in Trois-Pistoles, QC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Trois-Pistoles, 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 | 9:26 A.M. SE |
1:52 P.M. 21° |
6:18 P.M. SW |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 8:23 A.M. SE |
12:50 P.M. 22° |
5:18 P.M. SW |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:16 A.M. NE |
7:48 A.M. 60° |
3:20 P.M. NW |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:21 A.M. NE |
8:32 A.M. 56° |
3:43 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 5:23 P.M. E |
11:32 P.M. 43° |
5:46 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 7:18 P.M. NE |
3:06 A.M. 62° |
10:51 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 5:00 P.M. E |
11:01 P.M. 41° |
5:06 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.
