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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 October 17, 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 | 9:58 A.M. SE |
2:39 P.M. 26° |
7:19 P.M. SW |
0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 8:54 A.M. SE |
1:36 P.M. 26° |
6:19 P.M. SW |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:16 A.M. NE |
8:34 A.M. 65° |
3:52 P.M. NW |
1.0 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:18 A.M. E |
9:18 A.M. 61° |
4:18 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 6:10 P.M. E |
12:22 A.M. 48° |
6:30 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 8:21 P.M. NE |
3:53 A.M. 67° |
11:20 A.M. NW |
5.6 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 5:46 P.M. E |
11:47 P.M. 46° |
5:52 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.
