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Planets Visible Tonight in Winston-Salem, NC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Winston-Salem, NC 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 | 5:02 A.M. NE |
12:08 P.M. 74° |
7:14 P.M. NW |
-0.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 10:16 A.M. E |
4:19 P.M. 53° |
10:21 P.M. W |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 2:51 A.M. NE |
10:08 A.M. 77° |
5:25 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 6:07 A.M. NE |
1:06 P.M. 72° |
8:06 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 11:07 P.M. E |
5:23 A.M. 57° |
11:35 A.M. W |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 1:31 A.M. NE |
8:38 A.M. 74° |
3:45 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 10:36 P.M. E |
4:43 A.M. 54° |
10:46 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.
