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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 July 12, 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 | 6:33 A.M. E |
1:26 P.M. 70° |
8:19 P.M. W |
3.6 | ⚠ Faint |
| Venus | 9:44 A.M. E |
4:21 P.M. 65° |
10:58 P.M. W |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 3:21 A.M. NE |
10:31 A.M. 75° |
5:42 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 7:15 A.M. NE |
2:19 P.M. 73° |
9:22 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 12:45 A.M. E |
6:57 A.M. 57° |
1:09 P.M. W |
0.7 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 3:02 A.M. NE |
10:08 A.M. 74° |
5:15 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 12:15 A.M. E |
6:18 A.M. 54° |
12:21 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.
