Planets Visible Tonight in Shishmaref, AK
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Shishmaref, AK 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 | 8:52 A.M. E |
1:46 P.M. 16° |
6:40 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 9:11 A.M. E |
4:19 P.M. 30° |
11:29 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 9:12 A.M. E |
2:14 P.M. 16° |
7:17 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 10:48 A.M. N |
10:12 P.M. 46° |
9:39 A.M. N |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 9:23 A.M. E |
3:25 P.M. 23° |
9:28 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 9:05 A.M. NE |
6:50 P.M. 43° |
4:40 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 9:15 A.M. E |
3:15 P.M. 23° |
9:16 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.