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Planets Visible Tonight in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ on September 20, 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 | 7:35 A.M. E |
1:20 P.M. 49° |
7:04 P.M. W |
-0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 9:18 A.M. E |
2:26 P.M. 36° |
7:34 P.M. SW |
-4.5 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:07 A.M. NE |
8:12 A.M. 77° |
3:18 P.M. NW |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:56 A.M. E |
9:43 A.M. 71° |
4:30 P.M. W |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:00 P.M. E |
1:13 A.M. 58° |
7:21 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 9:31 P.M. NE |
4:37 A.M. 76° |
11:40 A.M. NW |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 6:31 P.M. E |
12:37 A.M. 55° |
6:38 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.
