Update on T Coronae Borealis Eruption (April 2025)
“The explosion could occur in the coming months or next year. In this situation, patience is key!” says astrophysicist Léa Planquart .
Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Ísafjörður. 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 Ísafjörður, Apr 13 – Apr 14, 2025
Venus rise and set in Ísafjörður
Try before sunrise.
Venus rises shortly before sunrise, so it is very close to the horizon. This makes it very difficult to observe. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find.
Mon, Apr 14 ↑5:11 am
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Mars rise and set in Ísafjörður
View in the early morning.
Mars can be seen for more than 8 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise.
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Jupiter rise and set in Ísafjörður
View after sunset.
Jupiter can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades.
Mon, Apr 14 ↓4:11 am
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Uranus rise and set in Ísafjörður
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset. Bring binoculars (but don't look at the Sun!).
Uranus is just 32 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.
Mon, Apr 14 ↓1:06 am
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Planets Visible in Ísafjörður
Planetrise/Planetset, Mon, Apr 14, 2025 | ||||
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Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
Mercury | Mon 6:11 am | Mon 5:44 pm | Mon 11:57 am | Not visible |
Venus | Mon 5:11 am | Mon 5:51 pm | Mon 11:32 am | Average visibility |
Mars | Sun 8:57 am | Mon 7:11 am | Sun 8:06 pm | Perfect visibility |
Jupiter | Sun 6:13 am | Mon 4:11 am | Sun 5:12 pm | Fairly good visibility |
Saturn | Mon 6:15 am | Mon 5:24 pm | Mon 11:49 am | Not visible |
Uranus | Sun 6:06 am | Mon 1:06 am | Sun 3:36 pm | Very difficult to see |
Neptune | Mon 6:08 am | Mon 6:00 pm | Mon 12:04 pm | Not visible |