What's in the night sky tonight, from where you are?
A free calculation for your city around 10 pm: Moon, planets and constellation landmarks
Type your city or use your position to see what is calculated above your horizon tonight around 10 pm: the planets you can look for, a bright star as a landmark for each suggested constellation, and the Moon's phase and illuminated fraction. It is an astronomical calculation, not a live image, so check the weather and find a clear horizon before you go out.
How to read tonight's result
- One city, one reference time — Positions change with place and hour. The result uses 10 pm local time as an evening reference; it does not follow your movements like a phone planetarium.
- Directions to start with — Each planet comes with a compass direction and an altitude hint. A bright star is given as the landmark for every suggested constellation.
- A calculation, not a guarantee — Being in the list does not guarantee naked-eye visibility: clouds, light pollution and buildings decide. Prefer a clear horizon and give your eyes ten minutes to adapt.
Read the result before you go out
Select the right city and check the country in the search suggestions. The calculation lists planets and constellation landmarks around 10 pm for that place. A direction such as south-west means you should face that way; the altitude tells you how high above the horizon to look.
The Moon and observing conditions
The phase and the illuminated percentage describe how the Moon looks, not whether it is above your horizon. Around full Moon the sky is bright and faint stars disappear; around new Moon the Milky Way is easier to see from a dark place.
Keep the memory of a chosen night
An evening of observation can become a date worth telling. The poster creator lets you choose that date, its time and its place, then add a title and a message. Check the free preview; the HD file is optional and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Moon tonight?
The tool shows the Moon's phase, its illuminated fraction and the next full Moon. It does not show its direction or altitude, and the phase alone does not tell you whether it is above your horizon right now.
Which planets can I see tonight?
After choosing your city, the list shows the planets calculated above the horizon around 10 pm, with a direction and an altitude. The list depends on the date and the place; check the weather before heading out.
Which constellations should I look for?
The result suggests constellations from bright stars that are high enough in the calculated sky. Start with the landmark star to recognise each pattern.
Is this a real-time picture of the sky?
No. It is an astronomical calculation run in your browser with Astronomy Engine and the HYG star catalogue. Planets and constellation landmarks are positions, not a photograph.
Can I keep the sky of one night as a poster?
Yes. In the creator, choose the date, the time and the place of the memory, add your words and check the free preview. The HD PNG file costs €3.99 and is downloaded on the website after payment; printed posters and frames are offered separately.
Create my poster of one night's sky