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Planets Visible Tonight in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Lexington-Fayette, KY on June 21, 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 | 8:07 A.M. NE |
3:21 P.M. 73° |
10:34 P.M. NW |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 9:20 A.M. NE |
4:29 P.M. 71° |
11:37 P.M. NW |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 4:05 A.M. NE |
11:09 A.M. 70° |
6:13 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 8:27 A.M. NE |
3:39 P.M. 72° |
10:51 P.M. NW |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 2:21 A.M. E |
8:33 A.M. 55° |
2:45 P.M. W |
0.8 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 4:33 A.M. NE |
11:43 A.M. 72° |
6:54 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 1:54 A.M. E |
7:57 A.M. 52° |
2:01 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.