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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 September 27, 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 | 9:03 A.M. E |
2:35 P.M. 44° |
8:07 P.M. W |
-0.1 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 10:09 A.M. SE |
3:13 P.M. 35° |
8:17 P.M. SW |
-4.5 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 2:06 A.M. NE |
9:09 A.M. 77° |
4:12 P.M. NW |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 3:41 A.M. E |
10:27 A.M. 71° |
5:12 P.M. W |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:38 P.M. E |
1:50 A.M. 58° |
7:57 A.M. W |
0.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 10:10 P.M. NE |
5:16 A.M. 77° |
12:18 P.M. NW |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:10 P.M. E |
1:15 A.M. 55° |
7:17 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.
