Tonight at 20:00

Saturn ♄

east, 12° above the horizon

Good chance Clear skies · 0% clouds · low on horizon

Cloud forecast from 17:00 city time — refreshed a few times a day

International Space Station

Passes at 22:55 · lasts 2 min · 24° above horizon, north

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Tonight is the clearest evening of the week — enjoy it

Stargazing from Sapporo

Sapporo, in Japan, enjoys a fairly even balance between summer and winter nights — expect 1.5–2 hours of true astronomical darkness on either side of midnight year-round.

Common questions

What planets are visible tonight from Sapporo?

Tonight you can see Saturn from Sapporo, all above 10° altitude.

What time does the sun set in Sapporo tonight?

Sunset in Sapporo tonight is at 17:52. Astronomical twilight (when the sky is fully dark) begins later.

Can I see the ISS from Sapporo tonight?

Yes — the ISS will rise above 20° altitude at 22:55 local time, passing toward the north and peaking 24° above the horizon for 2 minutes.

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