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Planets visible tonight in Riga
Tonight in Riga, Latvia: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 8% lit. Below is tonight's sky from Riga, Latvia 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 10:24 PM to 4:19 AM (local time).
- ✦Double Cluster▲88° E · star cluster · binoculars
- ✦Andromeda Galaxy (M31)▲74° S · galaxy · naked eye
- ✦Triangulum Galaxy (M33)▲64° S · galaxy · binoculars
- ✦Ring Nebula (M57)▲63° SW · nebula · telescope
- ✦Dumbbell Nebula (M27)▲56° S · nebula · binoculars
- 🛰️ISS10:09 PM · SSW→E, peaks 16°
What's up tonight in Riga, Latvia
Every position here is computed with the astronomy-engine library (JPL ephemerides) for Riga, Latvia'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 Riga, Latvia.
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FAQ
What planets are visible tonight in Riga, Latvia?
Tonight in Riga, Latvia: Jupiter before dawn, Saturn all night, Mars before dawn. Waning Crescent, 8% lit.
Can I see the ISS tonight in Riga, Latvia?
Yes — the ISS makes 1 visible pass over Riga, Latvia tonight. The highest is at 10:09 PM, reaching 16° (appears SSW, fades E).
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Can I get tonight's sky for Riga, Latvia 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.