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Planets Visible Tonight in Fuquay-Varina, NC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Fuquay-Varina, NC 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 | 5:58 A.M. E |
12:41 P.M. 67° |
7:26 P.M. W |
-1.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 7:56 A.M. NE |
3:13 P.M. 78° |
10:31 P.M. NW |
-3.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 5:10 A.M. E |
11:34 A.M. 62° |
5:58 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 10:28 A.M. NE |
5:39 P.M. 76° |
12:53 A.M. NW |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:46 A.M. E |
10:53 A.M. 56° |
5:00 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 7:04 A.M. NE |
2:07 P.M. 74° |
9:10 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 4:26 A.M. E |
10:28 A.M. 54° |
4:31 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.