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Planets Visible Tonight in , KS
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , KS 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 | 1:22 A.M. E |
7:25 A.M. 76° |
1:29 P.M. W |
-1.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 3:55 A.M. NE |
9:58 A.M. 66° |
4:01 P.M. NW |
-3.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 12:17 A.M. E |
6:19 A.M. 82° |
12:21 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 6:23 A.M. NE |
12:24 P.M. 67° |
6:26 P.M. W |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 11:37 P.M. E |
5:39 A.M. 88° |
11:40 A.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 2:51 A.M. E |
8:53 A.M. 69° |
2:54 P.M. W |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 11:13 P.M. E |
5:14 A.M. 89° |
11:15 A.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.