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Planets visible tonight in Melbourne
Tonight in Melbourne, Australia: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waxing Gibbous, 93% lit. Below is tonight's sky from Melbourne, Australia for Saturday, October 24 — then open the free 3D sky map to see it for yourself.
- ♃Jupiterbefore dawn · ENE · mag -2.0
- ♄Saturnall night · N · mag 0.3
- ♂Marsbefore dawn · NE · mag 1.0
Below the horizon after dark: Venus, Mercury.
🌙 Waxing Gibbous · 93% lit
Astronomical darkness: 9:21 PM to 4:47 AM (Australia/Melbourne).
- ✦Large Magellanic Cloud▲58° S · galaxy · naked eye
- ✦Orion Nebula (M42)▲58° N · nebula · naked eye
- ✦47 Tucanae▲56° S · globular cluster · naked eye
- ✦Small Magellanic Cloud▲55° S · galaxy · naked eye
- ✦Southern Pleiades (IC 2602)▲40° SSE · star cluster · naked eye
ISS and Tiangong predictions unavailable: current usable orbital data could not be obtained. This does not mean there are no passes.
Predictions use recent orbital elements; clouds and local obstructions are not included.
When and where to look
| Planet | Part of night | Highest sampled | Direction / altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | before dawn | 4:47 AM | ENE / 13° |
| Saturn | all night | 11:49 PM | N / 51° |
| Mars | before dawn | 4:47 AM | NE / 16° |
These approximate times come from 25 samples across the observing window, not exact rise, transit or set solutions. The direction is for that sampled highest point. Evening and pre-dawn recommendations refer to different parts of the same night; after midnight, the clock date has advanced.
Moon illumination is 93%. These calculations do not include clouds, buildings or your local light pollution. Open Tonight for current weather when available, and use a clear horizon for low planets.
Planet and Moon sky preview
- Saturn — 47° above the horizon, azimuth 332°
- Moon — 40° above the horizon, azimuth 332°
Look up with north at the top and east on the left. The rim is the horizon; the center is directly overhead. Marker sizes are symbolic. Positions are calculated with Astronomy Engine for the city reference coordinates, with standard atmospheric refraction and a flat horizon. Clouds, buildings and light pollution are not shown.
What's up tonight in Melbourne, Australia
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.
Tonight from nearby cities
FAQ
What planets are visible tonight in Melbourne, Australia?
Tonight in Melbourne, Australia: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waxing Gibbous, 93% lit.
Can I see the ISS tonight in Melbourne, Australia?
ISS predictions are unavailable because usable orbital data could not be obtained. Check again later; an unavailable prediction does not establish that there are no passes.
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Can I get tonight's sky for Melbourne, Australia 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.