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Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Tabiteuea. 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 Tabiteuea, Jun 22 – Jun 23, 2025
Mercury rise and set in Tabiteuea
View just after sunset.
Mercury is close to the Sun and can only be seen shortly after sunset. Try finding a good, unobstructed view of the horizon.
Sun, Jun 22 ↓8:00 pm
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Venus rise and set in Tabiteuea
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.
Mon, Jun 23 ↑3:18 am
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Mars rise and set in Tabiteuea
View after sunset.
Mars can best be seen in the hours just after sunset. Visibility improves as the sunlight fades.
Sun, Jun 22 ↓10:39 pm
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Saturn rise and set in Tabiteuea
View before sunrise.
Saturn can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter.
Mon, Jun 23 ↑12:24 am
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Uranus rise and set in Tabiteuea
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 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, Jun 23 ↑4:04 am
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Neptune rise and set in Tabiteuea
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, Jun 23 ↑12:24 am
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Planets Visible in Tabiteuea
Planetrise/Planetset, Sun, Jun 22, 2025 | ||||
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Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
Mercury | Sun 7:58 am | Sun 8:00 pm | Sun 1:59 pm | Average visibility |
Venus | Mon 3:18 am | Mon 3:20 pm | Mon 9:19 am | Good visibility |
Mars | Sun 10:38 am | Sun 10:39 pm | Sun 4:38 pm | Average visibility |
Jupiter | Sun 6:31 am | Sun 6:30 pm | Sun 12:31 pm | Very close to Sun, not visible |
Saturn | Mon 12:24 am | Mon 12:27 pm | Mon 6:25 am | Average visibility |
Uranus | Mon 4:04 am | Mon 4:03 pm | Mon 10:04 am | Very difficult to see |
Neptune | Mon 12:24 am | Mon 12:27 pm | Mon 6:26 am | Very difficult to see |