10 hours, 20 minutes
Sun, May 12 at 8:11 pm – Mon, May 13 at 6:31 am
Visible night of May 12 – May 13, 2024
| Mercury: | From Mon 5:24 am |
|---|---|
| Venus: | From Mon 6:16 am |
| Mars: | From Mon 4:27 am |
| Jupiter: | Until Sun 8:28 pm |
| Saturn: | From Mon 3:29 am |
| Neptune: | From Mon 3:59 am |
Mars Watch
Mars is getting higher and higher in the pre-dawn sky—although it is still not visible for observers at northerly latitudes. The Red Planet will become much brighter later this year, as it heads toward opposition on January 16, 2025.
Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Bryan – College Station. 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 Bryan – College Station, May 12 – May 13, 2024 (6 planets visible)
Mercury rise and set in Bryan – College Station
View just before sunrise.
Mercury is close to the Sun and can only be seen shortly before sunrise. Try finding a good, unobstructed view of the horizon.
Mon, May 13 ↑5:24 am
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Venus rise and set in Bryan – College Station
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset.
Venus is just 6 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find.
Mon, May 13 ↑6:16 am
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Mars rise and set in Bryan – College Station
View before sunrise.
Mars can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
Mon, May 13 ↑4:27 am
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Jupiter rise and set in Bryan – College Station
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset.
Jupiter is just 4 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
Sun, May 12 ↓8:28 pm
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Saturn rise and set in Bryan – College Station
View before sunrise.
Saturn can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
Mon, May 13 ↑3:29 am
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Neptune rise and set in Bryan – College Station
View before sunrise. Use binoculars.
Neptune can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter. Very faint, use binoculars.
Mon, May 13 ↑3:59 am
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Planets Visible in Bryan – College Station
| Planetrise/Planetset, Mon, May 13, 2024 | ||||
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| Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
| Mercury | Mon 5:24 am | Mon 6:06 pm | Mon 11:44 am | Slightly difficult to see |
| Venus | Mon 6:16 am | Mon 7:42 pm | Mon 12:58 pm | Slightly difficult to see |
| Mars | Mon 4:27 am | Mon 4:45 pm | Mon 10:36 am | Average visibility |
| Jupiter | Sun 6:52 am | Sun 8:28 pm | Sun 1:40 pm | Difficult to see |
| Saturn | Mon 3:29 am | Mon 3:01 pm | Mon 9:15 am | Average visibility |
| Uranus | Mon 6:33 am | Mon 8:07 pm | Mon 1:20 pm | Very close to Sun, not visible |
| Neptune | Mon 3:59 am | Mon 3:55 pm | Mon 9:57 am | Very difficult to see |
