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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 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 | 6:12 A.M. E |
12:52 P.M. 69° |
7:34 P.M. W |
-1.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 8:12 A.M. NE |
3:24 P.M. 80° |
10:38 P.M. NW |
-3.9 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 5:22 A.M. E |
11:45 A.M. 63° |
6:08 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 10:43 A.M. NE |
5:50 P.M. 78° |
12:59 A.M. NW |
-1.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 4:57 A.M. E |
11:04 A.M. 58° |
5:11 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 7:19 A.M. NE |
2:18 P.M. 76° |
9:17 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 4:37 A.M. E |
10:39 A.M. 56° |
4:41 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.