May 23: Three Solar System Bodies in Alignment
Venus, the Moon, and Saturn will line up in the sky before sunrise.
Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Foochow. 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?
Tonight's Sky in Foochow, May 17 – May 18, 2025
Mercury rise and set in Foochow
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only before sunrise and/or after sunset.
Mercury is just 15 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
Sun, May 18 ↑4:32 am
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Venus rise and set in Foochow
View before sunrise.
Venus can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find.
Sun, May 18 ↑2:55 am
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Mars rise and set in Foochow
View after sunset.
Mars can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades.
Sun, May 18 ↓12:06 am
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Jupiter rise and set in Foochow
View after sunset.
Jupiter can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades.
Sat, May 17 ↓8:49 pm
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Saturn rise and set in Foochow
View before sunrise.
Saturn can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
Sun, May 18 ↑2:22 am
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Neptune rise and set in Foochow
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.
Sun, May 18 ↑2:26 am
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Planets Visible in Foochow
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Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
Mercury | Sun 4:32 am | Sun 5:37 pm | Sun 11:04 am | Slightly difficult to see |
Venus | Sun 2:55 am | Sun 3:15 pm | Sun 9:05 am | Great visibility |
Mars | Sat 10:47 am | Sun 12:06 am | Sat 5:27 pm | Average visibility |
Jupiter | Sat 7:08 am | Sat 8:49 pm | Sat 1:59 pm | Fairly good visibility |
Saturn | Sun 2:22 am | Sun 2:17 pm | Sun 8:20 am | Average visibility |
Uranus | Sat 5:21 am | Sat 6:43 pm | Sat 12:02 pm | Very close to Sun, not visible |
Neptune | Sun 2:26 am | Sun 2:27 pm | Sun 8:26 am | Very difficult to see |