Planets Visible Tonight in Nashville, TN
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Nashville, TN 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 | 5:50 A.M. E |
11:30 A.M. 46° |
5:09 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 7:39 A.M. E |
2:01 P.M. 60° |
8:25 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 6:15 A.M. E |
11:57 A.M. 46° |
5:39 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 12:41 P.M. NE |
7:55 P.M. 76° |
3:13 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:08 A.M. E |
1:09 P.M. 53° |
7:10 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 9:32 A.M. NE |
4:34 P.M. 73° |
11:37 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 6:58 A.M. E |
12:59 P.M. 53° |
6:59 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.