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Planets Visible Tonight in Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Batesburg-Leesville, SC 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 |
2:42 P.M. 35° |
7:47 P.M. SW |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 8:34 A.M. SE |
1:40 P.M. 36° |
6:45 P.M. SW |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:42 A.M. NE |
8:37 A.M. 74° |
3:32 P.M. NW |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:39 A.M. E |
9:22 A.M. 70° |
4:04 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 6:15 P.M. E |
12:26 A.M. 57° |
6:32 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 8:50 P.M. NE |
3:56 A.M. 77° |
10:57 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 5:50 P.M. E |
11:51 P.M. 55° |
5:55 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.
