Johannesburg, South Africa
The sky above Johannesburg tonight
It is dark in Johannesburg right now. The next night begins around 7:18 PM. The moon is 48% lit.
What to look for
Jupiter
Any time it's darkJupiter is out, low in the northeast. Steady, creamy white, unmistakable.
Planet·Magnitude -2.0, sets later
Find Jupiter low in the northeast. 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 tomorrow, 1:35 AMA 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 northeast. A distinct rusty red.
Planet·Magnitude 0.9, sets later
Find Mars low in the northeast. 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.
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 Johannesburg. Last updated at 3:49 AM.
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