Planets Visible Tonight in Wainwright, AK
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Wainwright, 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 | 8:45 A.M. E |
1:22 P.M. 11° |
5:58 P.M. SW |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 8:30 A.M. NE |
3:55 P.M. 26° |
11:23 P.M. NW |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 9:03 A.M. E |
1:50 P.M. 12° |
6:38 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | Circumpolar |
9:48 P.M. 42° |
Circumpolar |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 8:58 A.M. E |
3:01 P.M. 19° |
9:05 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | Circumpolar |
6:26 P.M. 39° |
Circumpolar |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 8:51 A.M. E |
2:51 P.M. 18° |
8:52 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.