Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The sky above Edinburgh tonight
It is dark in Edinburgh right now. The next night begins around 5:54 PM. The moon is 48% lit.
What to look for
Jupiter
Any time it's darkJupiter is out, low in the east. Steady, creamy white, unmistakable.
Planet·Magnitude -2.0, sets later
Find Jupiter low in the east. No telescope needed, just your eyes; planets don't twinkle the way stars do, they hold a steady, unwavering light. The light reaching your eye left Jupiter about 46 minutes ago.
The moon
Rises today, 11:52 PMA last quarter, 48% lit.
Moon·Last quarter, 48%
It rises later tonight, so the early hours stay dark and clear. That sharp line splitting its light from its dark, the terminator, is where the sun is setting on the moon right now. You're watching a lunar sunset in slow motion.
Mars
Any time it's darkMars is out, low in the east. A distinct rusty red.
Planet·Magnitude 0.9, sets later
Find Mars low in the east. No telescope needed, just your eyes; planets don't twinkle the way stars do, they hold a steady, unwavering light. The light reaching your eye left Mars about 12 minutes ago.
Saturn
Any time it's darkSaturn is out, low in the southwest. A soft gold; its rings need a small telescope.
Planet·Magnitude 0.4, sets later
Find Saturn low in the southwest. No telescope needed, just your eyes; planets don't twinkle the way stars do, they hold a steady, unwavering light. The light reaching your eye left Saturn about 71 minutes ago.
On the horizon
The Leonids peak
In 14 nights, up to 15 meteors an hour: quick meteors capable of rare, dramatic storms.
All times are local to Edinburgh. Last updated at 1:49 AM.
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