Planets Visible Tonight in Georgetown, SC
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Georgetown, SC on 2026-03-21. 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 Sky | Sets | Magnitude | Brightness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 6:18 A.M. E |
12:00 P.M. 48° |
5:41 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 8:11 A.M. E |
2:31 P.M. 63° |
8:52 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 6:43 A.M. E |
12:27 P.M. 49° |
6:11 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:19 P.M. NE |
8:26 P.M. 79° |
3:36 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:38 A.M. E |
1:39 P.M. 56° |
7:40 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:08 A.M. NE |
5:04 P.M. 76° |
12:04 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:28 A.M. E |
1:29 P.M. 56° |
7:29 P.M. W |
8.0 | 🔭 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.