What planets are visible tonight?

Which planets are visible depends on your date and location. Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn are the four naked-eye planets that are frequently visible; Mercury is visible only in brief windows near sunrise or sunset. Enter your city above and the report will list the planets currently above the horizon after dark.

Can I see the Northern Lights tonight?

Aurora visibility depends on the Kp index and your geomagnetic latitude. At Kp 3, aurora is typically visible only near the Arctic and Antarctic circles. At Kp 5 (a G1 storm), the auroral oval expands south into the northern U.S. and northern Europe. At Kp 7+ it can reach mid-latitudes. The report above compares your latitude to the current auroral boundary in real time.

Is there a meteor shower tonight?

There are around a dozen major meteor showers each year. The report above shows the next active shower and how many days until its peak. For best viewing, look after midnight from a dark location with the shower's radiant above the horizon.

When will the ISS pass over tonight?

The International Space Station passes overhead multiple times per day, but only some passes are visible (bright, after dusk or before dawn, and above the horizon). The report above shows the next visible pass time for your location, computed from live NORAD orbital elements.

What can I see in the sky tonight from Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?

Tonight from Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland expect a waxing crescent Moon at 19% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. The night offers about 8.6 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?

Tonight in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland, 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 Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?

Astronomical darkness begins at 10:03 PM local time in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland 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 Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?

Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland sits within the aurora oval's typical reach on active nights, near 58° geomagnetic latitude at Kp 3 — aurora is a realistic prospect here whenever the planetary Kp index reaches about 0 or higher.

What is the stargazing light pollution level in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?

Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland is a small town — typically Bortle class 1–4 (rural to excellent dark sky), where the Milky Way is usually visible on clear, moonless nights away from local lighting. 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.

How likely are the northern lights in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?

Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland sits at 66.9° N, inside the latitude range the auroral oval reaches on ordinary active nights — the oval sits near 58° geomagnetic latitude at Kp 3. That means aurora is a realistic prospect here whenever geomagnetic activity lifts above the quiet baseline, not only during major storms.

What time of night is best for aurora watching in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?

Auroral substorms cluster around local magnetic midnight, so the hours either side of midnight are statistically strongest. You also need real darkness: this page's dusk and dawn times mark the usable window, and in mid-summer that window can close entirely at this latitude.

Do I need to leave Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland to see the aurora?

Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland is small enough that local sky glow is not the limiting factor; a clear view toward the northern horizon and clear weather matter more.

How dark does it actually get in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland tonight?

About 8.6 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 Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?

Waxing Crescent moon at 19%, Mars shines at magnitude 1.0. Calculated for 66.94°, -53.67° (America/Nuuk).

Moon

Waxing Crescent

19% lit

Sunset

7:04 PM

Dusk 10:03 PM

Dark hours

8.6 h

Dawn 6:38 AM

Aurora

Possible

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

Mars, Jupiter, Saturn — brightest: Mars at mag 1.0 in Cancer

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland — Thursday, October 15

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⭐ StargazingPoor

🌙 MoonWaxing Crescent • 19% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsMars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityOrionids in 6 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSISS pass predictions unavailable

🌈 Aurora🟢 Possible: Quiet (Kp 2.7)

☁️ Cloud cover100%

🌡️ Temperature23°F

Weather observed: 1:45 AM UTC · Space weather observed: 9:00 PM UTC

Tonight's sky above Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland

Skywatchers in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland have the same live tools professional observers use — a real ephemeris, live Kp readings from NOAA SWPC, and hourly cloud forecasts — condensed into one report on this page.

Local sky character in Sisimiut

Northern high latitudes · northern hemisphere

The north celestial pole stands 66.9° above the horizon, so stars within 67° of it never set from here.
About 96% of the whole sky rises above the horizon at some point in the year from this latitude.
The Galactic Centre never rises from this latitude, so the brightest stretch of the Milky Way stays permanently below the horizon.
Above 67° the observing year is strongly seasonal: mid-summer nights may never reach astronomical darkness, while mid-winter delivers very long dark windows.

Pole altitude

66.9°

Sky reachable

96%

Milky Way core

Never rises

Aurora borealis

Reachable

Sisimiut is small enough that local light domes are limited — on a clear, moonless night the Milky Way is realistically within reach.

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: Geomagnetic activity is quiet (Kp 2.7), and your location is within a favorable latitude range. Cloud cover is the biggest factor to watch.
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?

Best nights this month in Sisimiut

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

2026-10-21 — Orionids peak — up to 20/hour
Radiant in Orion. Visible from both hemispheres. The Moon is 72% lit on peak night, so lunar interference is moderate.
2026-10-26 — 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.
2026-11-05 — Taurids peak — up to 5/hour
Radiant in Taurus. Favours the Northern Hemisphere, which includes Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland. 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 Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland.

Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?: Tonight from Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland expect a waxing crescent Moon at 19% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn. The night offers about 8.6 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?: Tonight in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland, 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 Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?: Astronomical darkness begins at 10:03 PM local time in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland 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 Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?: Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland sits within the aurora oval's typical reach on active nights, near 58° geomagnetic latitude at Kp 3 — aurora is a realistic prospect here whenever the planetary Kp index reaches about 0 or higher.
What is the stargazing light pollution level in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?: Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland is a small town — typically Bortle class 1–4 (rural to excellent dark sky), where the Milky Way is usually visible on clear, moonless nights away from local lighting. 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.
How likely are the northern lights in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?: Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland sits at 66.9° N, inside the latitude range the auroral oval reaches on ordinary active nights — the oval sits near 58° geomagnetic latitude at Kp 3. That means aurora is a realistic prospect here whenever geomagnetic activity lifts above the quiet baseline, not only during major storms.
What time of night is best for aurora watching in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland?: Auroral substorms cluster around local magnetic midnight, so the hours either side of midnight are statistically strongest. You also need real darkness: this page's dusk and dawn times mark the usable window, and in mid-summer that window can close entirely at this latitude.
Do I need to leave Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland to see the aurora?: Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland is small enough that local sky glow is not the limiting factor; a clear view toward the northern horizon and clear weather matter more.
How dark does it actually get in Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland tonight?: About 8.6 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 Sisimiut?

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 Sisimiut, Qeqqata, Greenland.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Sisimiut?

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