Planets Visible Tonight in South Portland, ME
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in South Portland, ME 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 | 2:51 A.M. E |
8:24 A.M. 38° |
1:57 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 4:27 A.M. E |
10:55 A.M. 53° |
5:25 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 3:15 A.M. E |
8:51 A.M. 39° |
2:27 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 9:12 A.M. NE |
4:49 P.M. 69° |
12:31 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:02 A.M. E |
10:03 A.M. 46° |
4:04 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 6:06 A.M. NE |
1:28 P.M. 65° |
8:50 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 3:52 A.M. E |
9:53 A.M. 45° |
3:53 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.