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Planets Visible Tonight in , TN
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , TN on September 15, 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 | 2:49 A.M. E |
8:52 A.M. 87° |
2:54 P.M. W |
-0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 4:16 A.M. E |
10:18 A.M. 72° |
4:20 P.M. W |
-4.5 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 9:58 P.M. NE |
4:00 A.M. 67° |
10:02 A.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 11:38 P.M. E |
5:40 A.M. 73° |
11:41 A.M. W |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 3:10 P.M. E |
9:15 P.M. 87° |
3:16 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 6:33 P.M. E |
12:39 A.M. 68° |
6:40 A.M. W |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 2:33 P.M. E |
8:38 P.M. 89° |
2:40 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.
