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Planets Visible Tonight in Rafter J Ranch, WY
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Rafter J Ranch, WY on November 9, 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 | 6:13 A.M. E |
11:26 A.M. 34° |
4:40 P.M. W |
2.6 | ● Medium |
| Venus | 5:12 A.M. E |
10:30 A.M. 35° |
3:48 P.M. W |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 11:46 P.M. NE |
6:51 A.M. 62° |
1:55 P.M. W |
0.8 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:00 A.M. E |
6:59 A.M. 60° |
1:55 P.M. W |
-1.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 3:36 P.M. E |
9:42 P.M. 47° |
3:52 A.M. W |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 5:48 P.M. NE |
1:19 A.M. 67° |
8:46 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 3:15 P.M. E |
9:15 P.M. 46° |
3:19 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.
