Planets Visible Tonight in New Braunfels, TX
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in New Braunfels, TX 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 | 6:31 A.M. E |
12:15 P.M. 52° |
5:59 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Venus | 8:29 A.M. E |
2:47 P.M. 67° |
9:05 P.M. W |
-3.8 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 6:56 A.M. E |
12:42 P.M. 53° |
6:29 P.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 1:43 P.M. NE |
8:41 P.M. 83° |
3:42 A.M. NW |
-2.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 7:53 A.M. E |
1:54 P.M. 60° |
7:56 P.M. W |
0.9 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 10:31 A.M. NE |
5:19 P.M. 79° |
12:12 A.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 7:43 A.M. E |
1:44 P.M. 59° |
7:45 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.