Planets Visible Tonight in South Burlington, VT
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in South Burlington, VT on 2026-03-11. 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 Sky | Sets | Magnitude | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 6:40 A.M. E |
12:27 P.M. 41° |
6:13 P.M. W |
4.1 | ⚠ Faint |
| Venus | 7:52 A.M. E |
2:01 P.M. 47° |
8:11 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 6:49 A.M. E |
12:12 P.M. 35° |
5:36 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:59 P.M. NE |
8:40 P.M. 68° |
4:24 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:50 A.M. E |
1:50 P.M. 44° |
7:49 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 9:54 A.M. NE |
5:18 P.M. 65° |
12:45 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:43 A.M. E |
1:42 P.M. 44° |
7:42 P.M. W |
8.0 | 🔭 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.