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Planets visible tonight in Köln
Tonight in Köln, Germany: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 8% lit. Below is tonight's sky from Köln, 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 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM (local time).
- ✦Double Cluster▲83° NNE · star cluster · binoculars
- ✦Andromeda Galaxy (M31)▲80° SSW · galaxy · naked eye
- ✦Ring Nebula (M57)▲70° SSW · nebula · telescope
- ✦Triangulum Galaxy (M33)▲70° S · galaxy · binoculars
- ✦Dumbbell Nebula (M27)▲62° S · nebula · binoculars
- 🛰️ISS9:06 PM · SSW→E, peaks 13°
- 🛰️ISS10:41 PM · WSW→ENE, peaks 52°
What's up tonight in Köln, Germany
Every position here is computed with the astronomy-engine library (JPL ephemerides) for Köln, 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 Köln, Germany.
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FAQ
What planets are visible tonight in Köln, Germany?
Tonight in Köln, Germany: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 8% lit.
Can I see the ISS tonight in Köln, Germany?
Yes — the ISS makes 2 visible passes over Köln, Germany tonight. The highest is at 10:41 PM, reaching 52° (appears WSW, fades ENE).
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Can I get tonight's sky for Köln, 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.