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Planets Visible Tonight in , WI
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , WI on October 18, 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 | 7:13 A.M. E |
1:15 P.M. 69° |
7:17 P.M. W |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 6:08 A.M. E |
12:09 P.M. 70° |
6:10 P.M. W |
-3.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:08 A.M. E |
7:10 A.M. 71° |
1:12 P.M. W |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:51 A.M. E |
7:53 A.M. 75° |
1:54 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:51 P.M. E |
10:52 P.M. 88° |
4:57 A.M. W |
0.4 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 8:21 P.M. E |
2:27 A.M. 69° |
8:28 A.M. W |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 4:20 P.M. E |
10:21 P.M. 89° |
4:27 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.
