Planets Visible Tonight in Winston-Salem, NC

Planet Visibility & Viewing Times

Here are the planets visible in Winston-Salem, 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	6:03 A.M. E	12:47 P.M. 67°	7:32 P.M. W	-1.4	⭐ Brilliant
Venus	8:00 A.M. NE	3:19 P.M. 77°	10:39 P.M. NW	-3.9	⭐ Brilliant
Mars	5:15 A.M. E	11:40 A.M. 61°	6:05 P.M. W	1.2	✨ Very bright
Jupiter	10:32 A.M. NE	5:44 P.M. 76°	1:00 A.M. NW	-1.8	⭐ Brilliant
Saturn	4:51 A.M. E	10:59 A.M. 55°	5:06 P.M. W	0.9	✨ Very bright
Uranus	7:09 A.M. NE	2:13 P.M. 74°	9:17 P.M. NW	5.8	✖ Binoculars recommended
Neptune	4:32 A.M. E	10:34 A.M. 54°	4:36 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.