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Planets Visible Tonight in Val-d'Or, QC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Val-d'Or, 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 | 5:13 A.M. NE |
12:40 P.M. 59° |
8:06 P.M. NW |
-1.5 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 10:27 A.M. E |
4:03 P.M. 35° |
9:37 P.M. W |
-4.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:43 A.M. NE |
9:44 A.M. 65° |
5:45 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 4:49 A.M. NE |
12:17 P.M. 59° |
7:44 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 10:00 P.M. E |
4:21 A.M. 45° |
10:38 A.M. W |
0.5 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 11:50 P.M. NE |
7:38 A.M. 62° |
3:23 P.M. NW |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 9:33 P.M. E |
3:41 A.M. 42° |
9:45 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.
