What can I see in the sky tonight from Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?

Tonight from Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile expect a waning crescent Moon at 13% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars. The night offers about 7.4 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?

Tonight in Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.

When does darkness start tonight in Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?

Astronomical darkness begins at 9:48 PM local time in Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?

Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?

Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?

Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?

The core reaches about 86° 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile tonight?

About 7.4 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?

Waning Crescent moon at 13%, Saturn shines at magnitude 0.4. Calculated for -33.05°, -71.44° (America/Santiago).

Moon

Waning Crescent

13% lit

Sunset

8:16 PM

Dusk 9:48 PM

Dark hours

7.4 h

Dawn 5:10 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 9+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

Saturn, Jupiter, Mars — brightest: Saturn at mag 0.4 in Cetus

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingGood

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 13% 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 0.7)

☁️ Cloud cover21%

🌡️ Temperature76°F

Weather observed: 4:00 PM UTC · Space weather observed: 12:00 PM UTC

Tonight's sky above Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile

Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile'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 Quilpue

Southern mid-latitudes · southern hemisphere · 113 m elevation

The south celestial pole stands 33° above the horizon, so stars within 33° of it never set from here.
About 77.3% 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 86° up, passing almost directly overhead.
The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are circumpolar here — visible on any clear, dark night of the year.
At 113 m elevation, roughly 1% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

33°

Sky reachable

77.3%

Milky Way core

86° max

Aurora australis

Kp 9+

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

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.

What is a geomagnetic storm?How do auroras form?

Best nights this month in Quilpue

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

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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile.
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.

Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?: Tonight from Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile expect a waning crescent Moon at 13% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars. The night offers about 7.4 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?: Tonight in Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.
When does darkness start tonight in Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?: Astronomical darkness begins at 9:48 PM local time in Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?: Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?: Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?: Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile?: The core reaches about 86° 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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile tonight?: About 7.4 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just astronomy weather for Quilpue?

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 Quilpue, Valparaiso, Chile.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Quilpue?

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