What can I see in the sky tonight from Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?

Tonight from Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?

Tonight in Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?

Astronomical darkness begins at 6:56 PM local time in Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?

Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?

Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia is a mid-sized urban area — typically Bortle class 5–6 (bright suburban sky), where major constellations are workable but the Milky Way is washed out. 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.

Does Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia's elevation help stargazing?

At 1672 m you are above a meaningful fraction of the atmosphere, which reduces extinction and scintillation — the reason major observatories are sited high.

What should I plan for observing near Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?

High sites reward targets that suffer most from atmosphere: planets at high altitude, faint nebulae, and the Milky Way, which culminates around 39.7° here. Cold and thinner air are the practical constraints, not the sky.

How dark does it actually get in Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?

Name: Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Address: Ta'if, Mecca Region, SA

Waning Crescent moon at 14%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 21.27°, 40.42° (Asia/Riyadh).

Moon

Waning Crescent

14% lit

Sunset

5:40 PM

Dusk 6:56 PM

Dark hours

10.2 h

Dawn 5:07 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

📍 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingExcellent

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 14% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsVenus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSNext pass ~Nov 5, 6:53 PM GMT+3

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 1.3)

☁️ Cloud cover4%

🌡️ Temperature72°F

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

Tonight's sky above Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia

Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia'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 Ta'if

Tropical / equatorial latitudes · northern hemisphere · 1672 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 21.3° above the horizon, so stars within 21° of it never set from here.
About 68.1% 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 39.7° up, clearing the horizon haze comfortably.
At 1672 m elevation, roughly 18% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

21.3°

Sky reachable

68.1%

Milky Way core

39.7° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 9+

Ta'if is a mid-sized urban area — bright constellations and planets work from town; faint deep-sky objects need a drive out.

ExcellentSky Viewing Conditions tonight

What does this mean for you?

Your Sky Briefing

Right now: The sky is transitioning toward darkness.
Tonight: Skies are expected to stay mostly clear, with minimal interference from the Moon.
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.

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 Ta'if

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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia. 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.
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.

Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?: Tonight from Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?: Tonight in Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?: Astronomical darkness begins at 6:56 PM local time in Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?: Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?: Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia is a mid-sized urban area — typically Bortle class 5–6 (bright suburban sky), where major constellations are workable but the Milky Way is washed out. 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.
Does Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia's elevation help stargazing?: At 1672 m you are above a meaningful fraction of the atmosphere, which reduces extinction and scintillation — the reason major observatories are sited high.
What should I plan for observing near Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia?: High sites reward targets that suffer most from atmosphere: planets at high altitude, faint nebulae, and the Milky Way, which culminates around 39.7° here. Cold and thinner air are the practical constraints, not the sky.
How dark does it actually get in Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia 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 Ta'if?

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 Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Ta'if?

The sky viewing conditions badge above reflects the real astronomy viewing conditions for Ta'if, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia right now -- cloud cover, darkness, and moon interference combined, not moon phase alone. Good weather for stargazing depends on all of these together.