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Planets visible tonight in Niigata
Tonight in Niigata, Japan: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn before dawn, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 8% lit. Below is tonight's sky from Niigata, Japan for Wednesday, September 9 — then open the free 3D sky map to see it for yourself.
- ♃Jupiterbefore dawn · ENE · mag -1.8
- ♄Saturnbefore dawn · 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 7:33 PM to 3:49 AM (local time).
- ✦Andromeda Galaxy (M31)▲86° NNE · galaxy · naked eye
- ✦Ring Nebula (M57)▲85° SSW · nebula · telescope
- ✦Triangulum Galaxy (M33)▲82° SSW · galaxy · binoculars
- ✦Pleiades (M45)▲75° SSE · star cluster · naked eye
- ✦Dumbbell Nebula (M27)▲74° SSE · nebula · binoculars
- 🛰️Tiangong6:55 PM · WNW→E, peaks 54°
What's up tonight in Niigata, Japan
Every position here is computed with the astronomy-engine library (JPL ephemerides) for Niigata, Japan'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 Niigata, Japan.
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FAQ
What planets are visible tonight in Niigata, Japan?
Tonight in Niigata, Japan: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn before dawn, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 8% lit.
Can I see the ISS tonight in Niigata, Japan?
Yes — the ISS makes 1 visible pass over Niigata, Japan tonight. The highest is at 6:55 PM, reaching 54° (appears WNW, fades E).
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Can I get tonight's sky for Niigata, Japan 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.