What can I see in the sky tonight from Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?

Tonight from Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus. The night offers about 8.7 hours of true astronomical darkness.

What planets are visible tonight in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?

Tonight in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.

When does darkness start tonight in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?

Astronomical darkness begins at 7:33 PM local time in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil 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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?

Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil 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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?

Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil 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.

Does Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil's elevation help stargazing?

At 1078 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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?

High sites reward targets that suffer most from atmosphere: planets at high altitude, faint nebulae, and the Milky Way, which culminates around 77.1° here. Cold and thinner air are the practical constraints, not the sky.

How dark does it actually get in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil tonight?

About 8.7 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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?

Name: Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil
Address: Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, BR

Waning Crescent moon at 14%, Saturn shines at magnitude 0.4. Calculated for -16.07°, -47.98° (America/Sao_Paulo).

Moon

Waning Crescent

14% lit

Sunset

6:17 PM

Dusk 7:33 PM

Dark hours

8.7 h

Dawn 4:16 AM

Aurora

Needs Kp 9+

Belt 58°

Visible planets tonight

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

🔭 Tonight's Sky Report

📍 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil — Thursday, November 5

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⭐ StargazingPoor

🌙 MoonWaning Crescent • 14% Illumination

🪐 Visible planetsVenus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

🌠 Meteor activityLeonids in 11 days

🌌 Milky WayVisible after dark, low moonlight

🛰️ ISSISS pass predictions unavailable

🌈 AuroraUnlikely — Quiet (Kp 1.3)

☁️ Cloud cover89%

🌡️ Temperature86°F

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

Tonight's sky above Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil

Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil'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 Valparaiso de Goias

Tropical / equatorial latitudes · southern hemisphere · 1078 m elevation

The south celestial pole stands 16.1° above the horizon, so stars within 16° of it never set from here.
About 63.8% 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 77.1° up, passing almost directly overhead.
The Large Magellanic Cloud only reaches about 36.4° altitude, so it is a low, seasonal target rather than a year-round one.
At 1078 m elevation, roughly 12% of the atmosphere's mass is already below you, which measurably reduces extinction near the horizon.

Pole altitude

16.1°

Sky reachable

63.8%

Milky Way core

77.1° max

Aurora australis

Kp 9+

Valparaiso de Goias 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 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 Valparaiso de Goias

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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil.
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.

Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil stargazing questions

What can I see in the sky tonight from Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?: Tonight from Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil expect a waning crescent Moon at 14% illumination, with these naked-eye planets above the horizon after dark: Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus. The night offers about 8.7 hours of true astronomical darkness.
What planets are visible tonight in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?: Tonight in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter, Venus are visible to the naked eye after dark, based on this location's real ephemeris for tonight.
When does darkness start tonight in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?: Astronomical darkness begins at 7:33 PM local time in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil 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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?: Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil 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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?: Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil 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.
Does Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil's elevation help stargazing?: At 1078 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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil?: High sites reward targets that suffer most from atmosphere: planets at high altitude, faint nebulae, and the Milky Way, which culminates around 77.1° here. Cold and thinner air are the practical constraints, not the sky.
How dark does it actually get in Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil tonight?: About 8.7 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 Valparaiso de Goias?

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 Valparaiso de Goias, Goiás, Brazil.

What are tonight's astronomy viewing conditions for Valparaiso de Goias?

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