What can I see in the sky tonight from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Tonight from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates expect a waning crescent Moon at 13% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus. The night offers about 10.3 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.

When does darkness start tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Astronomical darkness begins at 6:57 PM local time in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates tonight, the moment the Sun drops more than 18° below the horizon and the sky becomes fully dark for faint-object observing.

Can you see the aurora tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 9, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.

What is the stargazing light pollution level in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a large metropolitan area — typically Bortle class 7–9 (bright, inner-city sky), where only the Moon, planets, and the brightest stars are visible. These are typical ranges for this population size, not a measured reading for this exact spot — use tonight's Moon phase and the best-nights list above to time a visit away from direct lighting.

Is light pollution a problem in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a large metropolitan area, so expect only the Moon, planets, and the brightest stars from inside it. This page's Moon and darkness figures tell you the other half of the story.

When can I see the Milky Way from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

The core reaches about 36.5° altitude, so target the moonless nights listed in the best-nights section and get away from the city core.

How dark does it actually get in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates tonight?

About 10.3 hours of astronomical darkness (Sun more than 18° below the horizon). That is the real observing window for faint objects; brighter targets are workable from dusk onward.

Live Sky Report

What Can I See in the Sky Tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Waning Crescent moon at 13%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 24.45°, 54.38° (Asia/Dubai).

Moon

Waning Crescent

13% lit

Sunset

5:39 PM

Dusk 6:57 PM

Dark hours

10.3 h

Dawn 5:15 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 9+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus — brightest: Mars at mag 0.8 in Leo

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingGood

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 13% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsVenus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSISS pass times load on page open

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 0.7)

☁️ Cloud cover11%

🌡️ Temperature84°F

Weather observed: 6:00 PM UTC · Space weather observed: 3:00 PM UTC

Tonight's sky above Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Whether tonight is a good night for stargazing from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates comes down to four real things: the Moon phase, cloud cover, which planets are up, and the current Kp index.

Local sky character in Abu Dhabi

Northern mid-latitudes · northern hemisphere · 6 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 24.5° above the horizon, so stars within 25° of it never set from here.
About 70.7% of the whole sky rises above the horizon at some point in the year from this latitude.
The Milky Way's core in Sagittarius culminates about 36.5° up, clearing the horizon haze comfortably.
At 6 m elevation, roughly 0% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

24.5°

Sky reachable

70.7%

Milky Way core

36.5° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 9+

With a population above one million, Abu Dhabi produces significant sky glow: expect the Moon, planets and bright stars from the centre, and travel outward for the Milky Way.

GoodSky Viewing Conditions tonight

What does this mean for you?

Your Sky Briefing

Right now: The sky is currently too bright for stargazing or aurora viewing.
Tonight: Skies are expected to stay mostly clear, with minimal interference from the Moon.
Aurora: Current geomagnetic activity (Kp 0.7, quiet) is not strong enough to bring the aurora to your latitude.
Weather: No significant rain, wind or temperature extremes are expected overnight.

Skies should be clear tonight, making it a good night for stargazing, although aurora activity is unlikely.

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Best nights this month in Abu Dhabi

Calculated for these coordinates and today's date — not a fixed list.

2026-11-05 — Taurids peak — up to 5/hour
Radiant in Taurus. Favours the Northern Hemisphere, which includes Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Moon is 18% lit on peak night, so lunar interference is low.
2026-11-09 — Darkest night of the coming month
The Moon is only 0% illuminated, giving the least lunar interference in the next 30 nights — the best window for the Milky Way and faint deep-sky targets from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
2026-11-17 — Leonids peak — up to 15/hour
Radiant in Leo. Visible from both hemispheres. The Moon is 45% lit on peak night, so lunar interference is moderate.
2026-11-24 — Full Moon
A 100%-lit Moon washes out faint objects, but lunar terrain along the limb is at its most striking — plan bright targets and planets instead of deep sky.

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?: Tonight from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates expect a waning crescent Moon at 13% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus. The night offers about 10.3 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?: Tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Venus are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.
When does darkness start tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?: Astronomical darkness begins at 6:57 PM local time in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates tonight, the moment the Sun drops more than 18° below the horizon and the sky becomes fully dark for faint-object observing.
Can you see the aurora tonight in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 9, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.
What is the stargazing light pollution level in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a large metropolitan area — typically Bortle class 7–9 (bright, inner-city sky), where only the Moon, planets, and the brightest stars are visible. These are typical ranges for this population size, not a measured reading for this exact spot — use tonight's Moon phase and the best-nights list above to time a visit away from direct lighting.
Is light pollution a problem in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a large metropolitan area, so expect only the Moon, planets, and the brightest stars from inside it. This page's Moon and darkness figures tell you the other half of the story.
When can I see the Milky Way from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?: The core reaches about 36.5° altitude, so target the moonless nights listed in the best-nights section and get away from the city core.
How dark does it actually get in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates tonight?: About 10.3 hours of astronomical darkness (Sun more than 18° below the horizon). That is the real observing window for faint objects; brighter targets are workable from dusk onward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just astronomy weather for Abu Dhabi?

This page goes beyond ordinary astronomy weather -- it combines real local weather for astronomy, live space weather, and the space weather aurora connection into one live report for Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Abu Dhabi?

The sky viewing conditions badge above reflects the real astronomy viewing conditions for Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates right now -- cloud cover, darkness, and moon interference combined, not moon phase alone. Good weather for stargazing depends on all of these together.