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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 May 7, 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 | 5:05 A.M. E |
11:46 A.M. 69° |
6:29 P.M. W |
-1.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 7:05 A.M. NE |
2:18 P.M. 79° |
9:32 P.M. NW |
-3.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 4:15 A.M. E |
10:38 A.M. 63° |
5:02 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 9:36 A.M. NE |
4:43 P.M. 78° |
11:53 P.M. NW |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 3:50 A.M. E |
9:57 A.M. 57° |
4:04 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 6:12 A.M. NE |
1:11 P.M. 75° |
8:11 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 3:30 A.M. E |
9:33 A.M. 56° |
3:35 P.M. W |
7.9 | 🔭 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.