What can I see in the sky tonight from Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?

Tonight from Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. The night offers about 10.7 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?

Tonight in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.

When does darkness start tonight in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?

Astronomical darkness begins at 6:35 PM local time in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?

Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 7.4, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.

What is the stargazing light pollution level in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?

Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?

Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?

The core reaches about 16.4° 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia tonight?

About 10.7 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?

Name: Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia
Address: Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, RU

Waning Crescent moon at 14%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 44.63°, 41.94° (Europe/Moscow).

Moon

Waning Crescent

14% lit

Sunset

4:54 PM

Dusk 6:35 PM

Dark hours

10.7 h

Dawn 5:16 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 7.4+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

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

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingFair

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 14% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsMars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSISS pass times load on page open

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 1.3)

☁️ Cloud cover48%

🌡️ Temperature39°F

Weather observed: 2:00 PM UTC · Space weather observed: 9:00 AM UTC

Tonight's sky above Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia

Whether tonight is a good night for stargazing from Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia comes down to four real things: the Moon phase, cloud cover, which planets are up, and the current Kp index.

Local sky character in Nevinnomyssk

Northern mid-latitudes · northern hemisphere · 330 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 44.6° above the horizon, so stars within 45° of it never set from here.
About 85.1% 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 16.4° up, staying low, so a clear southern horizon matters.
At 330 m elevation, roughly 4% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

44.6°

Sky reachable

85.1%

Milky Way core

16.4° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 7.4+

Nevinnomyssk 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 1.3, 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.

What is a geomagnetic storm?How do auroras form?

Astronomy near Nevinnomyssk

Real great-circle distances from Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia.

Special Astrophysical Observatory (BTA-6) — observatory, 117 km away, 2070 m

Best nights this month in Nevinnomyssk

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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia. 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia.
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.

Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?: Tonight from Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. The night offers about 10.7 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?: Tonight in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.
When does darkness start tonight in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?: Astronomical darkness begins at 6:35 PM local time in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?: Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 7.4, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.
What is the stargazing light pollution level in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?: Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?: Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia?: The core reaches about 16.4° 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 Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Kray, Russia tonight?: About 10.7 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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