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Planets Visible Tonight in Port-Cartier, QC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Port-Cartier, QC 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 | 3:25 A.M. NE |
11:15 A.M. 60° |
7:04 P.M. NW |
-0.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 9:22 A.M. E |
3:26 P.M. 39° |
9:28 P.M. W |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 1:05 A.M. NE |
9:14 A.M. 63° |
5:24 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 4:34 A.M. NE |
12:13 P.M. 58° |
7:51 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 10:07 P.M. E |
4:30 A.M. 43° |
10:49 A.M. W |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 11:48 P.M. NE |
7:44 A.M. 61° |
3:36 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 9:41 P.M. E |
3:50 A.M. 40° |
9:54 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.
