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Planets visible tonight in Colombo
Tonight in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 22% lit. Below is tonight's sky from Colombo, Sri Lanka for Tuesday, October 6 — then open the free 3D sky map to see it for yourself.
- ♃Jupiterbefore dawn · ENE · mag -1.9
- ♄Saturnall night · SSW · mag 0.2
- ♂Marsbefore dawn · ENE · mag 1.1
Below the horizon after dark: Venus, Mercury.
🌙 Waning Crescent · 22% lit
Astronomical darkness: 7:08 PM to 4:48 AM (Asia/Colombo).
- ✦Orion Nebula (M42)▲78° S · nebula · naked eye
- ✦Dumbbell Nebula (M27)▲74° N · nebula · binoculars
- ✦Pleiades (M45)▲72° NNW · star cluster · naked eye
- ✦Wild Duck Cluster (M11)▲68° SW · star cluster · binoculars
- ✦Triangulum Galaxy (M33)▲66° N · galaxy · binoculars
- 🛰️ISS6:55 PM · WNW→S, peaks 12°
Predictions use recent orbital elements; clouds and local obstructions are not included.
What's up tonight in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Planet and Moon positions use Astronomy Engine for the city’s reference coordinates, not your precise address. The observing window is a calculation, not a weather forecast. Open the sky map to set your own location, inspect rise and set times, and check weather when available.
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FAQ
What planets are visible tonight in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Tonight in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 22% lit.
Can I see the ISS tonight in Colombo, Sri Lanka?
An ISS pass is predicted at 6:55 PM, reaching 12° (appears WNW, fades S). Predictions cover the next 18 hours, not a weather forecast.
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