What can I see in the sky tonight from Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?

Tonight from Karol Bagh, Delhi, India 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 10.4 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?

Tonight in Karol Bagh, Delhi, India, 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?

Astronomical darkness begins at 6:53 PM local time in Karol Bagh, Delhi, India 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?

Karol Bagh, Delhi, India 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?

Karol Bagh, Delhi, India is a mid-sized urban area — typically Bortle class 5–6 (bright suburban sky), where major constellations are workable but the Milky Way is washed out. 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?

Karol Bagh, Delhi, India is a mid-sized urban area: bright constellations are workable, faint deep-sky objects are not. This page's Moon and darkness figures tell you the other half of the story.

When can I see the Milky Way from Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?

The core reaches about 32.3° 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India tonight?

About 10.4 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?

Name: Karol Bagh, Delhi, India
Address: Karol Bagh, Delhi, IN

Waning Crescent moon at 13%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 28.65°, 77.19° (Asia/Kolkata).

Moon

Waning Crescent

13% lit

Sunset

5:32 PM

Dusk 6:53 PM

Dark hours

10.4 h

Dawn 5:16 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

📍 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingExcellent

🌙 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 cover0%

🌡️ Temperature71°F

Weather observed: 5:00 PM UTC · Space weather observed: 12:00 PM UTC

Tonight's sky above Karol Bagh, Delhi, India

Whether tonight is a good night for stargazing from Karol Bagh, Delhi, India comes down to four real things: the Moon phase, cloud cover, which planets are up, and the current Kp index.

Local sky character in Karol Bagh

Northern mid-latitudes · northern hemisphere · 231 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 28.7° above the horizon, so stars within 29° of it never set from here.
About 74% 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 32.3° up, staying low, so a clear southern horizon matters.
At 231 m elevation, roughly 3% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

28.7°

Sky reachable

74%

Milky Way core

32.3° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 9+

Karol Bagh is a mid-sized urban area — bright constellations and planets work from town; faint deep-sky objects need a drive out.

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 Karol Bagh

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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India. 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India.
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.

Karol Bagh, Delhi, India stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?: Tonight from Karol Bagh, Delhi, India 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 10.4 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?: Tonight in Karol Bagh, Delhi, India, 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?: Astronomical darkness begins at 6:53 PM local time in Karol Bagh, Delhi, India 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?: Karol Bagh, Delhi, India 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?: Karol Bagh, Delhi, India is a mid-sized urban area — typically Bortle class 5–6 (bright suburban sky), where major constellations are workable but the Milky Way is washed out. 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?: Karol Bagh, Delhi, India is a mid-sized urban area: bright constellations are workable, faint deep-sky objects are not. This page's Moon and darkness figures tell you the other half of the story.
When can I see the Milky Way from Karol Bagh, Delhi, India?: The core reaches about 32.3° 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 Karol Bagh, Delhi, India tonight?: About 10.4 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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What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Karol Bagh?

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