What can I see in the sky tonight from Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

Tonight from Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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 10.8 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

Tonight in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

Astronomical darkness begins at 7:13 PM local time in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 6.3, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.

What is the stargazing light pollution level in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's elevation help stargazing?

At 1284 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

High sites reward targets that suffer most from atmosphere: planets at high altitude, faint nebulae, and the Milky Way, which culminates around 13.1° here. Cold and thinner air are the practical constraints, not the sky.

How dark does it actually get in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?

Waning Crescent moon at 14%, Mars shines at magnitude 0.8. Calculated for 47.91°, 106.88° (Asia/Ulaanbaatar).

Moon

Waning Crescent

14% lit

Sunset

5:27 PM

Dusk 7:13 PM

Dark hours

10.8 h

Dawn 5:59 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 6.3+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

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

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingPoor

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 14% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsMars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSISS pass predictions unavailable

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 1.3)

☁️ Cloud cover86%

🌡️ Temperature13°F

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

Tonight's sky above Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Skywatchers in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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 Ulan Bator

Northern mid-latitudes · northern hemisphere · 1284 m elevation

The north celestial pole stands 47.9° above the horizon, so stars within 48° of it never set from here.
About 87.1% 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 13.1° up, staying low, so a clear southern horizon matters.
At 1284 m elevation, roughly 14% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

47.9°

Sky reachable

87.1%

Milky Way core

13.1° max

Aurora borealis

Kp 6.3+

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

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 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.

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 Ulan Bator

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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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.

Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?: Tonight from Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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 10.8 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?: Tonight in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?: Astronomical darkness begins at 7:13 PM local time in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?: Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is far enough from the pole that aurora only reaches overhead during a major geomagnetic storm — specifically when the planetary Kp index reaches about 6.3, a level reached only a handful of times per solar cycle.
What is the stargazing light pollution level in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?: Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's elevation help stargazing?: At 1284 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 Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia?: High sites reward targets that suffer most from atmosphere: planets at high altitude, faint nebulae, and the Milky Way, which culminates around 13.1° here. Cold and thinner air are the practical constraints, not the sky.
How dark does it actually get in Ulan Bator, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 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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What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Ulan Bator?

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