6 hours
Fri, Apr 19 at 10:31 pm – Sat, Apr 20 at 4:32 am
Visible night of Apr 19 – Apr 20, 2024
| Venus: | Slightly difficult to see |
|---|---|
| Jupiter: | Average visibility |
| Uranus: | Extremely difficult to see |
April 21–22: Peak of Lyrid Meteor Shower
This year, the Lyrids peak around the time of a bright Full Moon—never ideal for seeing shooting stars. Check viewing conditions for your city.
Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Summit Camp. The Moon and planets have been enlarged slightly for clarity. On mobile devices, tap to steer the map by pointing your device at the sky. Need some help?
Currently showing previous night. For planet visibility in the coming night, please check again after 12 noon.
Tonight's Sky in Summit Camp, Apr 19 – Apr 20, 2024 (3 planets visible)
Venus rise and set in Summit Camp
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset.
Venus is just 12 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find.
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Jupiter rise and set in Summit Camp
View just after sunset.
Jupiter is close to the Sun and can only be seen shortly after sunset. Try finding a good, unobstructed view of the horizon.
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Uranus rise and set in Summit Camp
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset. Bring binoculars (but don't look at the Sun!).
Uranus is just 22 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see. You may need binoculars, but only use them when sun is down.
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Planets Visible in Summit Camp
| Planetrise/Planetset, Sat, Apr 20, 2024 | ||||
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| Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
| Mercury | Sat 5:04 am | Sat 8:11 pm | Sat 12:40 pm | Not visible |
| Venus | Sat 5:23 am | Sat 8:20 pm | Sat 12:49 pm | Slightly difficult to see |
| Mars | Sat 5:59 am | Sat 4:24 pm | Sat 11:10 am | Not visible |
| Jupiter | Up all day | Fri 2:58 pm | Average visibility | |
| Saturn | Sat 6:15 am | Sat 3:19 pm | Sat 10:47 am | Not visible |
| Uranus | Up all day | Fri 2:58 pm | Extremely difficult to see | |
| Neptune | Sat 5:49 am | Sat 5:19 pm | Sat 11:34 am | Not visible |
