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Planets Visible Tonight in , VA
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in , VA on September 20, 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 | 2:57 A.M. E |
9:00 A.M. 83° |
3:02 P.M. W |
-0.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 4:05 A.M. E |
10:07 A.M. 71° |
4:09 P.M. W |
-4.5 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 9:51 P.M. E |
3:53 A.M. 68° |
9:55 A.M. W |
1.2 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 11:22 P.M. E |
5:24 A.M. 73° |
11:25 A.M. W |
-1.7 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 2:49 P.M. E |
8:54 P.M. 87° |
2:55 A.M. W |
0.4 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Uranus | 6:13 P.M. E |
12:19 A.M. 68° |
6:20 A.M. W |
5.7 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 2:13 P.M. E |
8:18 P.M. 89° |
2:19 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.
