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Planets Visible Tonight in Rafter J Ranch, WY
Planet Visibility & Viewing Times
Here are the planets visible in Rafter J Ranch, WY on August 5, 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 | 4:45 A.M. NE |
12:11 P.M. 66° |
7:37 P.M. NW |
-0.3 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Venus | 10:18 A.M. E |
4:21 P.M. 46° |
10:24 P.M. W |
-4.2 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Mars | 2:29 A.M. NE |
10:10 A.M. 70° |
5:51 P.M. NW |
1.3 | ✨ Very bright |
| Jupiter | 5:51 A.M. NE |
1:08 P.M. 65° |
8:25 P.M. NW |
-1.6 | ⭐ Brilliant |
| Saturn | 11:06 P.M. E |
5:25 A.M. 50° |
11:40 A.M. W |
0.6 | ✨ Very bright |
| Uranus | 1:12 A.M. NE |
8:40 A.M. 67° |
4:07 P.M. NW |
5.8 | ✖ Binoculars recommended |
| Neptune | 10:37 P.M. E |
4:45 A.M. 46° |
10:48 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.
