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Planets Visible Tonight in , SC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , SC on July 20, 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 | 1:17 A.M. E |
7:18 A.M. 72° |
1:19 P.M. W |
2.5 | ● Medium |
| Venus | 4:59 A.M. E |
11:01 A.M. 82° |
5:03 P.M. W |
-4.1 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 11:01 P.M. NE |
5:03 A.M. 67° |
11:05 A.M. W |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:33 A.M. E |
8:34 A.M. 70° |
2:36 P.M. W |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:05 P.M. E |
1:06 A.M. 86° |
7:07 A.M. W |
0.7 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:17 P.M. E |
4:18 A.M. 69° |
10:20 A.M. W |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 6:21 P.M. E |
12:26 A.M. 89° |
6:28 A.M. W |
7.9 | 🔭 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.
