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Planets visible tonight in Essen
Tonight in Essen, Germany: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 8% lit. Below is tonight's sky from Essen, Germany for Tuesday, September 8 — then open the free 3D sky map to see it for yourself.
- ♃Jupiterbefore dawn · ENE · mag -1.8
- ♄Saturnall night · S · mag 0.3
- ♂Marsbefore dawn · E · mag 1.2
Below the horizon after dark: Venus, Mercury.
🌙 Waning Crescent · 8% lit
The sky is dark from 10:02 PM to 4:57 AM (local time).
- ✦Double Cluster▲84° NNE · star cluster · binoculars
- ✦Andromeda Galaxy (M31)▲80° SSW · galaxy · naked eye
- ✦Ring Nebula (M57)▲70° SSW · nebula · telescope
- ✦Triangulum Galaxy (M33)▲69° S · galaxy · binoculars
- ✦Dumbbell Nebula (M27)▲61° S · nebula · binoculars
- 🛰️ISS9:06 PM · SSW→E, peaks 13°
- 🛰️ISS10:41 PM · WSW→ENE, peaks 47°
What's up tonight in Essen, Germany
Every position here is computed with the astronomy-engine library (JPL ephemerides) for Essen, Germany's exact latitude and longitude, so the planets, Moon and dark-sky window are right for your spot, not a generic location. Open the sky map to step into a first-person planetarium, get a clear-sky observing verdict from the live forecast, rank tonight's best deep-sky targets, and catch ISS passes — all for Essen, Germany.
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FAQ
What planets are visible tonight in Essen, Germany?
Tonight in Essen, Germany: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 8% lit.
Can I see the ISS tonight in Essen, Germany?
Yes — the ISS makes 2 visible passes over Essen, Germany tonight. The highest is at 10:41 PM, reaching 47° (appears WSW, fades ENE).
Is it free?
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Can I get tonight's sky for Essen, Germany by email?
Yes. The free daily email delivers the night's observing verdict, visible planets, ISS passes and Moon details for your exact location, before sunset. Set it up from the Tonight panel in the app.