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Planets Visible Tonight in Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Dover-Foxcroft, ME on August 5, 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 | 1:53 A.M. NE |
9:24 A.M. 65° |
4:56 P.M. NW |
-0.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 7:31 A.M. E |
1:35 P.M. 44° |
7:38 P.M. W |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 11:35 P.M. NE |
7:24 A.M. 68° |
3:11 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 2:59 A.M. NE |
10:22 A.M. 63° |
5:45 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 8:19 P.M. E |
2:39 A.M. 48° |
8:55 A.M. W |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:16 P.M. NE |
5:54 A.M. 65° |
1:27 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:51 P.M. E |
1:59 A.M. 45° |
8:03 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.
