Planets Visible Tonight in Athens, GA
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Athens, GA 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 | 6:35 A.M. E |
12:16 P.M. 48° |
5:57 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 8:27 A.M. E |
2:48 P.M. 62° |
9:09 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 7:00 A.M. E |
12:43 P.M. 49° |
6:27 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:34 P.M. NE |
8:42 P.M. 78° |
3:54 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:54 A.M. E |
1:56 P.M. 55° |
7:57 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:23 A.M. NE |
5:20 P.M. 75° |
12:22 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:45 A.M. E |
1:45 P.M. 55° |
7:46 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.