What can I see in the sky tonight from Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?

Tonight from Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong 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 10.2 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?

Tonight in Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?

Astronomical darkness begins at 6:59 PM local time in Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?

Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?

Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong is a small city — typically Bortle class 4–5 (rural/suburban transition), where the Milky Way core can be glimpsed on clear, moonless nights. 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?

Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong is small enough that the Milky Way can be visible on clear, moonless nights away from the immediate centre. This page's Moon and darkness figures tell you the other half of the story.

When can I see the Milky Way from Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?

The core reaches about 38.6° 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong tonight?

About 10.2 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?

Waning Crescent moon at 13%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 22.41°, 114.24° (Asia/Hong_Kong).

Moon

Waning Crescent

13% lit

Sunset

5:43 PM

Dusk 6:59 PM

Dark hours

10.2 h

Dawn 5:13 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

📍 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingPoor

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 13% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsVenus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSISS pass predictions unavailable

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 0.7)

☁️ Cloud cover70%

🌡️ Temperature71°F

Weather observed: 3:00 PM UTC · Space weather observed: 12:00 PM UTC

Tonight's sky above Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong

Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong's sky tonight is a real, computable state — every value on this page comes from live NOAA space weather data, live orbital elements for the ISS, and astronomy-engine's ephemeris for the Sun, Moon, and planets.

Local sky character in Ma On Shan

Tropical / equatorial latitudes · northern hemisphere · 217 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 22.4° above the horizon, so stars within 22° of it never set from here.
About 69.1% 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 38.6° up, clearing the horizon haze comfortably.
At 217 m elevation, roughly 3% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

22.4°

Sky reachable

69.1%

Milky Way core

38.6° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 9+

Ma On Shan is a town-scale settlement, so the edge of the built-up area is often dark enough for the Milky Way on moonless nights.

FairSky 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: Cloud cover is the main factor limiting visibility tonight.
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.

Conditions tonight are mixed -- check the details below.

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Best nights this month in Ma On Shan

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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong. 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong.
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.

Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?: Tonight from Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong 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 10.2 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?: Tonight in Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?: Astronomical darkness begins at 6:59 PM local time in Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?: Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?: Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong is a small city — typically Bortle class 4–5 (rural/suburban transition), where the Milky Way core can be glimpsed on clear, moonless nights. 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?: Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong is small enough that the Milky Way can be visible on clear, moonless nights away from the immediate centre. This page's Moon and darkness figures tell you the other half of the story.
When can I see the Milky Way from Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong?: The core reaches about 38.6° 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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong tonight?: About 10.2 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 Ma On Shan?

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 Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Ma On Shan?

The sky viewing conditions badge above reflects the real astronomy viewing conditions for Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong right now -- cloud cover, darkness, and moon interference combined, not moon phase alone. Good weather for stargazing depends on all of these together.