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Planets Visible Tonight in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Wilkes-Barre, PA on June 21, 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 | 7:24 A.M. NE |
2:46 P.M. 69° |
10:08 P.M. NW |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 8:37 A.M. NE |
3:54 P.M. 68° |
11:11 P.M. NW |
-4.0 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 3:23 A.M. NE |
10:35 A.M. 67° |
5:46 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 7:44 A.M. NE |
3:05 P.M. 69° |
10:26 P.M. NW |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 1:45 A.M. E |
7:59 A.M. 52° |
2:12 P.M. W |
0.8 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 3:50 A.M. NE |
11:09 A.M. 69° |
6:29 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 1:19 A.M. E |
7:23 A.M. 49° |
1:27 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.