What can I see in the sky tonight from Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Tonight from Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium expect a waning crescent Moon at 12% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. The night offers about 10.8 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Tonight in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium, 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 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Astronomical darkness begins at 7:01 PM local time in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium 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 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 5.3, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.

What is the stargazing light pollution level in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium 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.

Where is the nearest dark-sky site to Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Eifel National Park Dark Sky Park lies about 145 km away. Distances are real great-circle distances from Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium's coordinates.

When is the best time to stargaze near Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Combine two things this page computes: the astronomical darkness window (dusk to dawn), and the Moon. Nights within a few days of New Moon inside that window are the ones worth travelling for; the "best nights" section lists the next ones.

How dark does it actually get in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium tonight?

About 10.8 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 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?

Name: Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Address: Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, BE

Waning Crescent moon at 12%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 50.87°, 4.38° (Europe/Brussels).

Moon

Waning Crescent

12% lit

Sunset

5:08 PM

Dusk 7:01 PM

Dark hours

10.8 h

Dawn 5:51 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 5.3+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

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

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingPoor

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 12% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsMars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSNext pass ~Nov 12, 7:21 PM GMT+1

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 0.7)

☁️ Cloud cover100%

🌡️ Temperature42°F

Weather observed: 7:00 PM UTC · Space weather observed: 3:00 PM UTC

Tonight's sky above Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium

Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium'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 Schaerbeek

Northern mid-latitudes · northern hemisphere · 29 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 50.9° above the horizon, so stars within 51° of it never set from here.
About 88.8% 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 10.1° up, staying low, so a clear southern horizon matters.
At 29 m elevation, roughly 0% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

50.9°

Sky reachable

88.8%

Milky Way core

10.1° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 5.3+

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

PoorSky 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.

Tonight is not a strong night for stargazing -- check back tomorrow.

What is a geomagnetic storm?How do auroras form?

Astronomy near Schaerbeek

Real great-circle distances from Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium.

Eifel National Park Dark Sky Park — dark-sky place, 145 km away, 500 m

Best nights this month in Schaerbeek

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 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium. The Moon is 18% lit on peak night, so lunar interference is low.
2026-11-08 — 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 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium.
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.

Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?: Tonight from Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium expect a waning crescent Moon at 12% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. The night offers about 10.8 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?: Tonight in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium, 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 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?: Astronomical darkness begins at 7:01 PM local time in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium 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 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?: Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 5.3, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.
What is the stargazing light pollution level in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?: Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium 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.
Where is the nearest dark-sky site to Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?: Eifel National Park Dark Sky Park lies about 145 km away. Distances are real great-circle distances from Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium's coordinates.
When is the best time to stargaze near Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium?: Combine two things this page computes: the astronomical darkness window (dusk to dawn), and the Moon. Nights within a few days of New Moon inside that window are the ones worth travelling for; the "best nights" section lists the next ones.
How dark does it actually get in Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium tonight?: About 10.8 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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🛰️ ISS Visibility

Next visible pass rises at 6:21 PM, lasting about 6 minutes.

4 more visible passes predicted in this window.

☄️ Leonids peaks in 11 days

Up to 15 meteors/hour at peak, radiating from Leo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this just astronomy weather for Schaerbeek?

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 Schaerbeek, Brussels Capital, Belgium.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Schaerbeek?

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