Most Remote Moon Until 2043
The most extreme Earth-Moon distances occur around New Moon or Full Moon. On November 20, 2025, the Moon will be at its farthest distance for the next 18 years.
Our Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Center. 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 Center, Nov 12 – Nov 13, 2025
Mercury rise and set in Center
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset.
Mercury is just 15 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
Wed, Nov 12 ↓5:44 pm
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Venus rise and set in Center
View just before sunrise.
Venus is close to the Sun and can only be seen shortly before sunrise. Try finding a good, unobstructed view of the horizon. Venus is visible by day, but may be hard to find.
Thu, Nov 13 ↑6:33 am
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Mars rise and set in Center
Fairly close to the Sun. Visible only after sunset.
Mars is just 15 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult to see.
Wed, Nov 12 ↓5:54 pm
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Jupiter rise and set in Center
View in the early morning.
Jupiter can be seen for more than 10 hours during the late night/early morning and until sunrise.
Wed, Nov 12 ↑9:20 pm
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Saturn rise and set in Center
View after sunset.
Saturn can be seen for more than 9 hours after sunset and during the late evening/early night.
Thu, Nov 13 ↓2:46 am
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Uranus rise and set in Center
Up most of the night. Bring binoculars.
Uranus is roughly in the opposite direction of the Sun, so it is visible during most of the night. You may need binoculars.
Wed, Nov 12 ↑5:30 pm
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Neptune rise and set in Center
View after sunset. Use binoculars.
Neptune can be seen for more than 9 hours after sunset and during the late evening/early night. Very faint, use binoculars.
Thu, Nov 13 ↓3:12 am
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Planets Visible in Center
| Planetrise/Planetset, Thu, Nov 13, 2025 | ||||
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| Planet | Rise | Set | Meridian | Comment |
| Mercury | Wed 9:16 am | Wed 5:44 pm | Wed 1:30 pm | Extremely difficult to see |
| Venus | Thu 6:33 am | Thu 4:43 pm | Thu 11:39 am | Fairly good visibility |
| Mars | Wed 9:10 am | Wed 5:54 pm | Wed 1:32 pm | Very difficult to see |
| Jupiter | Wed 9:20 pm | Thu 12:43 pm | Thu 5:02 am | Perfect visibility |
| Saturn | Wed 3:17 pm | Thu 2:46 am | Wed 9:02 pm | Great visibility |
| Uranus | Wed 5:30 pm | Thu 8:39 am | Thu 1:05 am | Average visibility |
| Neptune | Wed 3:19 pm | Thu 3:12 am | Wed 9:15 pm | Difficult to see |













