Planets Visible Tonight in Okotoks, AB
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Okotoks, AB on 2026-03-21. 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 | 6:53 A.M. E |
12:18 P.M. 31° |
5:43 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 8:14 A.M. E |
2:50 P.M. 46° |
9:28 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 7:16 A.M. E |
12:45 P.M. 32° |
6:15 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:36 P.M. NE |
8:44 P.M. 62° |
4:56 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:56 A.M. E |
1:58 P.M. 39° |
7:59 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 9:36 A.M. NE |
5:23 P.M. 58° |
1:13 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:47 A.M. E |
1:47 P.M. 38° |
7:48 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.