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Planets Visible Tonight in Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Batesburg-Leesville, SC 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 | 5:12 A.M. NE |
12:13 P.M. 76° |
7:15 P.M. NW |
-0.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 10:21 A.M. E |
4:24 P.M. 56° |
10:27 P.M. W |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 3:02 A.M. NE |
10:13 A.M. 79° |
5:24 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 6:16 A.M. NE |
1:11 P.M. 74° |
8:06 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 11:13 P.M. E |
5:28 A.M. 59° |
11:39 A.M. W |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 1:41 A.M. NE |
8:43 A.M. 77° |
3:45 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 10:41 P.M. E |
4:48 A.M. 56° |
10:51 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.
