Two Comets in October?
- Around mid-October, C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) may be visible after sunset. Show Tsuchinshan-ATLAS on our Night Sky Map (below).
- There were hopes that C/2024 S1 (ATLAS)—a Kreutz sungrazer—might become bright toward the end of October. However, the latest indications are discouraging. Show C/2024 S1 on our Night Sky Map (below).
Tonight's Sky in Qaanaaq, Oct 23 – Oct 24, 2024
Mars rise and set in Qaanaaq
View in the early morning.
Mars can be seen for more than 19 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise.
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Jupiter rise and set in Qaanaaq
View in the early morning.
Jupiter can be seen for more than 19 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise.
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Saturn rise and set in Qaanaaq
View in the night
Saturn can be seen for more than 6 hours during the night. It is very close to the horizon, making it fainter because the light has to cover a larger distance when traveling through the Earth's atmosphere. Make sure to get an unobstructed view with as little light pollution as possible.
Wed, Oct 23 ↑9:04 pm
Thu, Oct 24 ↓3:47 am
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Uranus rise and set in Qaanaaq
Most of the night until sunrise. Bring binoculars.
Uranus is visible during most of the night, but it is best viewed in the early morning hours and until sunrise. You may need binoculars.
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Neptune rise and set in Qaanaaq
After sunset and most of the night. Use binoculars.
Neptune is visible during most of the night, but it is best viewed in the late evening hours after sunset. Very faint, use binoculars.
Wed, Oct 23 ↑7:47 pm
Thu, Oct 24 ↓6:49 am
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Planets Visible in Qaanaaq
Planetrise/Planetset, Thu, Oct 24, 2024 | ||||
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Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
Mercury | Down all day | Wed 4:16 pm | Down all night, not visible | |
Venus | Down all day | Wed 5:46 pm | Down all night, not visible | |
Mars | Up all day | Wed 9:18 am | Perfect visibility | |
Jupiter | Up all day | Wed 6:49 am | Perfect visibility | |
Saturn | Wed 9:04 pm | Thu 3:47 am | Thu 12:26 am | Slightly difficult to see |
Uranus | Up all day | Wed 5:04 am | Average visibility | |
Neptune | Wed 7:47 pm | Thu 6:49 am | Thu 1:18 am | Difficult to see |