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Stockholm, Sweden

The sky above Stockholm tonight

It is dark in Stockholm right now. The next night begins around 5:25 PM. The moon is 48% lit.

What to look for

  • Jupiter

    Any time it's dark

    Jupiter 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.

  • Mars

    Any time it's dark

    Mars is out, low in the southeast. A distinct rusty red.

    Planet·Magnitude 0.9, sets later

    Find Mars low in the southeast. 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.

  • The moon

    Rises today, 11:09 PM

    A 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.

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 Stockholm. Last updated at 2:50 AM.

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