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Planets visible tonight in Lusaka
Tonight in Lusaka, Zambia: Venus in the evening, Jupiter before dawn, Mercury in the evening. Waning Crescent, 17% lit. Below is tonight's sky from Lusaka, Zambia for Tuesday, October 6 — then open the free 3D sky map to see it for yourself.
- ♀Venusin the evening · WSW · mag -4.6
- ♃Jupiterbefore dawn · ENE · mag -1.9
- ☿Mercuryin the evening · WSW · mag -0.1
- ♄Saturnall night · N · mag 0.2
- ♂Marsbefore dawn · NE · mag 1.1
🌙 Waning Crescent · 17% lit
Astronomical darkness: 7:16 PM to 4:33 AM (Africa/Lusaka).
- ✦Orion Nebula (M42)▲80° N · nebula · naked eye
- ✦Wild Duck Cluster (M11)▲68° WNW · star cluster · binoculars
- ✦Lagoon Nebula (M8)▲59° WSW · nebula · binoculars
- ✦Dumbbell Nebula (M27)▲52° N · nebula · binoculars
- ✦Pleiades (M45)▲50° N · star cluster · naked eye
- 🛰️ISS8:12 PM · W→S, peaks 10°
- 🛰️ISS4:28 AM · SSW→ENE, peaks 20°
Predictions use recent orbital elements; clouds and local obstructions are not included.
What's up tonight in Lusaka, Zambia
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 Lusaka, Zambia?
Tonight in Lusaka, Zambia: Venus in the evening, Jupiter before dawn, Mercury in the evening. Waning Crescent, 17% lit.
Can I see the ISS tonight in Lusaka, Zambia?
An ISS pass is predicted at 4:28 AM, reaching 20° (appears SSW, fades ENE). Predictions cover the next 18 hours, not a weather forecast.
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